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Motorcyclist killed in crash along Sedburgh main road in Christiana Manchester yesterday

The deceased is 20-year-old Valdie Thompson of Low River District Trelawny. Lawmen say about 9:50 AM Thompson was driving the motorcycle along the road when he crashed into a Toyota Probox motor car.

JTA President Mark Malabver calls for greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in PATH Programme

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Mark Malabver is proposing greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Programme. Speaking to IRIE FM News, Mr. Malabver said many schools, particularly those with high

Minister of Labour and Social Security urges greater unity and accountability among workers as Jamaica marks Workers’ Week

Workers’ Week 2026 is being observed from May 17 to 25, under the theme: “One People, One Purpose, In All Things Jamaica Wins.” Speaking during the National Labour Day Thanksgiving Service at the St. John’s Methodist Church in St. James, Mr. Charles praised workers across the island.

Teen boy charged for rape and house breaking in Portmore, St. Catherine

Reports from the Portmore police are that about 12:00 A.M. on January 1, the 13-year-old complainant returned home and discovered the boy inside her room. She reportedly instructed him to leave, but he refused.

Man listed as POI in relation to death of woman in St James now in police custody

The man listed as a person of interest in relation to the murder of a woman in St. James last month is now in custody.

Number of patient admissions at Mandeville Regional Hospital remains relatively high

While the number of patient admissions at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester remains relatively high, there is hope that the figure will soon return to pre- Hurricane Melissa levels.

“Stop lock off the dance”: Burchell calls for overhaul of entertainment and creative economy framework

Opposition spokesperson on culture, creative industries and information Nekeisha Burchell is calling for an overhaul of regulations for the entertainment and creative industries.

Dr. Bennett to return unopposed as JCA President

Dr. Donovan Bennett is set to serve a second consecutive term as President of the Jamaica Cricket Association.

New JACANA CEO aims to continue strengthening the company

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of JACANA, Alerie Hull Duhaney says she plans to keep strengthening the organisation and scaling its commercial footprint.

In April, Duhaney was announced as CEO of JACANA which is Jamaica’s leading vertically integrated wellness platform and plant medicine

Police examining forensic evidence as they seek to nab killer of elderly bearer

The police are looking at forensic evidence and collaborating with the business community in Half Way Tree St. Andrew, as they seek to nab those responsible for the killing of a bearer yesterday.

68-year-old Lawrence Kessna of seaview gardens was shot dead by a gunman who attempted to rob him as he

Motorcyclist killed in crash along Sedburgh main road in Christiana Manchester yesterday

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The deceased is 20-year-old Valdie Thompson of Low River District Trelawny. Lawmen say about 9:50 AM Thompson was driving the motorcycle along the road when he crashed into a Toyota Probox motor car.

JTA President Mark Malabver calls for greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in PATH Programme

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Mark Malabver is proposing greater accountability for parents of students enrolled in the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Programme. Speaking to IRIE FM News, Mr. Malabver said many schools, particularly those with high populations of PATH students are struggling with low levels of parental involvement.