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Education Ministry announces dates for this year’s PEP exams

Grade 6 students will sit the exams on April 29 and 30, Grade 5 on June 10 and the Grade 4 test is scheduled for June 24.

Meantime, changes have also been announced for the exams.

UHWI board reports specific matters arising from Auditor General’s report to fraud squad

The board of management of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) says it has reported specific matters arising from the Auditor General's report to the relevant authorities, including the Fraud Squad and Jamaica Customs.

The UHWI board in a statement says it acknowledges the Auditor General’s

Taxi operator fatally stabbed in road rage incident in Runaway Bay; alleged attackers injured in crash while fleeing

An early morning incident at Truck Stop in Runaway Bay, St. Ann resulted in a taxi operator being fatally stabbed and his four alleged attackers being injured in a crash.

Dead is 49-year-old, Paul Miller of Runaway Bay.

UHWI flagged by Auditor General for alleged tax exemption use; Health Ministry moves to review management gaps

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has been flagged by the Auditor General for the alleged misuse of its tax exemption status to facilitate importing goods on behalf of private companies, contributing to losses of over $20 million.

The AG’s report was tabled in the Lower House yesterday.

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson listed to compete in Indoor meet in Sweden

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson is listed alongside compatriot Rohan atson in a mens 60 metres field for the New Silver Medal Level Indoor meet in Sweden on January 22.

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Pittsburg Steelers head coach

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Pittsburg Steelers head coach, ending a 19-year run during which he never had a losing season.

JMMC leads charge to help raise funds after Hurricane Mellissa’s damage

The Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club (JMMC) is now leading the charge on the international race car circuit to help raise funds as well as awareness to support the island’s recovery from the devastation caused by the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Constable Noel Maitland tells jury he didn’t kill Donna-Lee Donaldson

Constable Noel Maitland told a seven member jury, in the Home Circuit Court today that he would never kill Donna-Lee Donaldson. During his unsworn statement, Maitland who is on trial for the 2022 murder said he would never hurt his girlfriend

Joint select committee to be set up to examine whether or not jury trials should remain feature of Jamaica’s court system

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the committee will receive recommendations from all stakeholders in the justice sector and the wider public. The committee will be established following debate and approval of the amendment to the jury act tabled today.

PM Holness calls on investors to do more to grow economy

He made the statement at the official opening of Wisynco's new brewery manufacturing facility in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine, this morning. According to the Prime Minister, while companies like Wisynco have invested in the country and he supports these initiatives, they must do more so that the economy

Education Ministry announces dates for this year’s PEP exams

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Grade 6 students will sit the exams on April 29 and 30, Grade 5 on June 10 and the Grade 4 test is scheduled for June 24. Meantime, changes have also been announced for the exams.

UHWI board reports specific matters arising from Auditor General’s report to fraud squad

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The board of management of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) says it has reported specific matters arising from the Auditor General's report to the relevant authorities, including the Fraud Squad and Jamaica Customs. The UHWI board in a statement says it acknowledges the Auditor General’s report on selected procurement activities.

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson listed to compete in Indoor meet in Sweden

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson is listed alongside compatriot Rohan atson in a mens 60 metres field for the New Silver Medal Level Indoor meet in Sweden on January 22.