President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.
The identity of the accused has not been released as he is a minor.Reports are that the 17-year-old boy and Devonie had a dispute in Ocho Rios town on Tuesday.
During Friday's meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, Mr. Vaz was questioned by his opposition counterpart, Phillip Paulwell, about the future of the state-owned oil refinery.This, as Mr. Paulwell noted that the refinery recorded approximately $4 billion in losses for the 2024-2025 financial year.
According to the Earthquake Unit of the University of the West Indies, Mona, it occurred at around 6:50 AM, approximately 7 kilometres north of Bull Bay, St. Andrew.
Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.