The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is renewing its call for greater clarity under the Education Act regarding the scope of school administrators’ powers to exclude students from graduation ceremonies. FWCF also wants clearer statutory limits on the exercise of those powers to prevent arbitrary decision-making.
However, the association says more discussions are needed on how the system will be implemented.
The accountability framework forms part of the Ministry's broader programme to strengthen governance across the public health system by improving oversight, enhancing operational efficiency, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and promoting
greater accountability at every level.
It is also reviewing all consignments of imported iceberg lettuce, other leafy vegetables and fruits originating in or transiting through the US.
This in a bid to verify the validity of traceability documentation and compliance with Jamaica's import requirements.
Guardsman Group says an employee who was injured in a fire at the company's garage compound on May 27 has died. The company gave the update in a statement this afternoon.
A multi-faceted strategy implemented by the St. Andrew South Police has resulted in a 144 per cent clear-up rate for murders so far this year. According to Commander for the division, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Damion Manderson, this success is not accidental, but the result of an approach where operations, community safety teams, and administrative personnel work together.