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JAMP calls for higher standards of transparency and accountability in governance

JAMP calls for higher standards of transparency and accountability in governance

The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) is calling for higher standards of transparency and accountability in governance.This follows the Integrity Commission's investigation report concerning Minister without portfolio with responsibility for science, technology and special projects, Dr. Andrew

Gov’t to establish Boys’ Committee to tackle under-performance of boys in education

Gov’t to establish Boys’ Committee to tackle under-performance of boys in education

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says the Government will establish a Boys' Committee to bolster efforts to tackle the under-performance of boys in education.
According to Dr. Morris-Dixon, the island's boys are not performing near the Ministry's target.

Hydel High and Cumberland High in St. Catherine are to be merged

Hydel High and Cumberland High in St. Catherine are to be merged

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon confirmed the merger during a press conference yesterday.According to Dr. Morris Dixon, Hydel High has been undergoing financial struggles for sometime.

JUTC says it will cost some US$200,000 to replace bus set ablaze by man at Spanish Town lay-by last month

JUTC says it will cost some US$200,000 to replace bus set ablaze by man at Spanish Town lay-by last month

JUTC disclosed after conducting an investigation into the incident that the fire was deliberately started.The company also linked the man to a similar incident in Half-Way-Tree in 2024.

Six more male Haitians detained by police in Portland, number climbs to 28

Six more male Haitians detained by police in Portland, number climbs to 28

Six more male Haitians were detained by the police in Portland yesterday.This has further increased the number of migrants to 28.

PEP 2026 results signal stronger learning outcomes as students exceed national targets in three of four areas

PEP 2026 results signal stronger learning outcomes as students exceed national targets in three of four areas

Students surpassed national performance targets in three of the four areas assessed and demonstrated significant academic growth across the primary education system. 79 per cent of students who sat the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) literacy exams achieved the mastery comprehension level.

Several educators say they are elated and satisfied with performance of their grade six students in PEP exams

Several educators say they are elated and satisfied with performance of their grade six students in PEP exams

The highly-anticipated results were released earlier today, and come seven months after Hurricane Melissa disrupted preparations for the exams. In St. Mary, Principal of New Orange Hill Primary and Infant School, Pamella Wynter said she was super excited about the performance of her 11 students who sat

JUTC offers $1M to anyone who is able to assist the police with apprehending man who allegedly set one of its units ablaze last month

JUTC offers $1M to anyone who is able to assist the police with apprehending man who allegedly set one of its units ablaze last month

The bus was destroyed by fire at approximately 4 p.m.on May 30 at the Spanish Town lay-by. In the JUTC's initial report following the incident, it stated that a bus assigned to route 22 pulled into the lay-by, when the bus crew observed sparks coming from a cellphone charging port at the rear of the

Five more Haitians in police custody increasing number of migrants to 22

Five more Haitians in police custody increasing number of migrants to 22

Five more Haitians are in police custody increasing the number of migrants to 22. Earlier today 17 Haitians including three children were taken into custody, after they landed in a boat in Portland overnight.

69% of PEP students attained Mathematics proficiency; 72% for Language Arts

69% of PEP students attained Mathematics proficiency; 72% for Language Arts

Sixty-nine per cent of students who sat the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Mathematics examinations have been deemed proficient or higher.This is an overall improvement from the 57 per cent recorded in 2023.

JAMP calls for higher standards of transparency and accountability in governance

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) is calling for higher standards of transparency and accountability in governance.This follows the Integrity Commission's investigation report concerning Minister without portfolio with responsibility for science, technology and special projects, Dr. Andrew Wheatley.

Gov’t to establish Boys’ Committee to tackle under-performance of boys in education

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says the Government will establish a Boys' Committee to bolster efforts to tackle the under-performance of boys in education. According to Dr. Morris-Dixon, the island's boys are not performing near the Ministry's target.

Alana Reid and Christopher Taylor secures their first National 200 meters title

Monday, June 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National Junior record holder Alana Reid and the World Championship mile relay silver medalist Christopher Taylor won their first national 200 meters title last night, while there were also several first time national champions.

Javier Ainstein officially appointed new head coach of Montego Bay United

Monday, June 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Argentine coach Javier Ainstein has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Montego Bay United ahead of the 2026-27 Wray & Nephew Jamaica Premier League season.

Spice turns up Times Square with ‘Volcano’ promotion

Monday, June 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Spice brought dancehall energy to football fans gathered in Times Square, New York, during the World Cup celebrations.

Dancehall stars Baby Cham and Konshens celebrate Argentina’s win over Austria

Monday, June 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall stars Baby Cham and Konshens were among football fans celebrating Argentina’s victory over Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.