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Senators to participate in statutory declaration sensitization session

The development comes amid recent statements that the Integrity Commission said indicated that some political representatives were misguided about their obligations under the Integrity Commission Act.

Dr. Sapphire Longmore notes increase in public health staff & other improvements in the health sector in recent years

In her State of the Nation address, Dr. Longmore said Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has made significant inroads given what he inherited. Senator Longmore also pointed to improvements in health centres across the island as evidence of the work done by the current administration.

Senator Gabriela Morris says Jamaica’s hospitals have become hotspots of chaos

Presenting her State of the Nation address in the senate today, Ms. Morris lamented the unavailability of beds, shortage of medical equipment, and other issues.

Emergency road repairs underway in Trelawny

Works Minister Robert Morgan announced today that approximately 16,000 kilometres of roads will undergo repairs across the parish this week.

The works are part of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) project.

Government increases fines & penalties for environmental breaches

Under the draft bills, depending on the severity of the offence, corporate bodies may now be subject to a fine of approximately $10 million.

Individuals in breach of the acts may face a fine of up to $5 million or serve a term of imprisonment of up to five years, subject to the jurisdiction of the parish

Vybz Kartel speaks out on Mental Health Awareness

Vybz Kartel is urging people to check in on each other.

Kiprich says clashes hurt his career; weighs in on Sting

Dancehall deejay Kiprich has revealed that clashes have negatively impacted his career.

Future Fambo opens up about rehab experience

Fans have been voicing their concerns after a video of Future Fambo surfaced online, with the Dancehall deejay explaining why he left rehab after just two days.

Harold Thomas takes over the reins as head coach of Dunbeholden

Harold Thomas takes over the reins as head coach of the struggling Dunbeholden in the Jamaica Premier League.

Education Ministry sets new pass rate targets for CSEC Mathematics and English

The targets are 49% for Mathematics and 80% for English.
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes says CSEC passes must be improved starting this year.

Senators to participate in statutory declaration sensitization session

Friday, January 17, 2025 Donique Weston News No comments

The development comes amid recent statements that the Integrity Commission said indicated that some political representatives were misguided about their obligations under the Integrity Commission Act.

Dr. Sapphire Longmore notes increase in public health staff & other improvements in the health sector in recent years

Friday, January 17, 2025 Donique Weston News No comments

In her State of the Nation address, Dr. Longmore said Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has made significant inroads given what he inherited. Senator Longmore also pointed to improvements in health centres across the island as evidence of the work done by the current administration.

Harold Thomas takes over the reins as head coach of Dunbeholden

Friday, January 17, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Harold Thomas takes over the reins as head coach of the struggling Dunbeholden in the Jamaica Premier League.

Best Dressed Sunshine Girls – Poultry provider pumps 16M in Netball Jamaica

Friday, January 17, 2025 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

Jamaica's Sunshine Girls have received a significant boost in preparation for the Netball World Cup in 2027 in Sydney Australia. This as leading poultry provider, Best Dressed Chicken yesterday announced a three-year partnership valued at $16 million with Netball Jamaica to support the Sunshine Girls’ journey.

Vybz Kartel speaks out on Mental Health Awareness

Friday, January 17, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Vybz Kartel is urging people to check in on each other.

Kiprich says clashes hurt his career; weighs in on Sting

Friday, January 17, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall deejay Kiprich has revealed that clashes have negatively impacted his career.