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JTA President calls for innovation and evidence-based reform in education sector

Jamaica Teachers' Association President Mark Malabver says the education sector is in need of greater research, innovation, evidence based policy, and courageous implementation.

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Jason Russell, calls for changes to labour laws

He argued that the laws need to be balanced, as they are favourable towards employees.

Mr. Russell was speaking with reporters following his re-election as president of the chamber of commerce this week.

Ministry of Labour and Social Security requests remaining solidarity programme funds from Ministry of Finance

The Ministry made the disclosure in a press release yesterday as it sought to explain the allocation of funds under the programme.

This followed a media report that 70 per cent of the $1 billion allocated for the programme was not spent on the poor.

One of four people injured in an explosion and fire at garage facility adjacent Beryllium compound on South Camp Road in Kingston has died

The individual who is an external contractor was performing work within the garage facility at the time of the incident. Beryllium in a statement says two of the injured individuals have been airlifted to the United States to receive specialised burn treatment and critical care.

PM Holness indicates that Jamaica does not have the capacity to take on large enterprise-scale contracts

His disclosure comes amidst concerns over whether or not safeguards are in place to ensure local contractors will be included in projects set to be carried out under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). A few weeks ago, the concern was raised by the Small Business Association

Two local transport groups warned that growing competition from ride-hailing companies in Jamaica will affect business

The matter was raised at a virtual meeting hosted by Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) last evening. President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA), Montego Bay Simon Lawrence who was a guest at the meeting complained that persons operating for ride-hailing

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams is set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup next month in England .

Labour and Social Security Ministry seeks to rectify TRN issues for beneficiaries under ROOFS programme

Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles jr, explained that some of the TRN information submitted by potential beneficiaries was incorrect.

Man fatally shot by police in Content Gardens Ocho Rios

His identity has not been disclosed.

But the St. Ann Police describe him as a 'high risk target'.

Preliminary reports are that about 4:30 a.m., a team of officers from the area 2 and area 5 Fugitive Apprehension Teams acting on information went to the suspect's address in the community to conduct a

INDECOM now has family liaison officers who provide psychosocial support to families of individuals killed by an agent of the state

INDECOM Commissioner Hugh Faulkner made the disclosure at a Jamaicans for justice public forum on body-worn cameras yesterday. Mr. Faulkner said that while other members of the team are collecting ballistics evidence, this unit provides emotional support to the family of the deceased.

JTA President calls for innovation and evidence-based reform in education sector

Friday, May 29, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Jamaica Teachers' Association President Mark Malabver says the education sector is in need of greater research, innovation, evidence based policy, and courageous implementation.

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, Jason Russell, calls for changes to labour laws

Friday, May 29, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

He argued that the laws need to be balanced, as they are favourable towards employees. Mr. Russell was speaking with reporters following his re-election as president of the chamber of commerce this week.

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams is set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup next month in England .

World leader Jordon Scott wins in Slovakia, returning Jaydon Hibbert takes the bronze

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica's World Indoor silver medalist Jordan Scott won the men's triple jump at the JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia today with the returning Jaydon Hibbert taking third place

Etana raises alarm over August Town violence

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Etana has made a public appeal after revealing that members of her family in August Town, St Andrew, are reportedly under attack amid ongoing violence in the community.

Tarrus Riley turns personal pain into lupus awareness message

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Amid the global observance of Lupus Awareness Month, reggae singer Tarrus Riley is using his voice to shine a spotlight on the auto immune disease that affects millions of people worldwide.