FWCF calls on government to implement faster, more accessible educational assessments for “pandemic babies”
FWCF calls on government to implement faster, more accessible educational assessments for “pandemic babies”

Fi We Children Foundation (FWCFf) is calling on the Education Ministry to implement faster and more accessible educational assessments- for children experiencing developmental and learning challenges linked- to the Covid-19 pandemic and other public health crises.

The foundation’s call follows a newspaper

Children’s Advocate concerned about threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse
Children’s Advocate concerned about threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse

Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison has expressed concern about the rapidly growing threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Jamaica. 

She said several of the sexual violence cases handled by her office had an online or digital component.

Holness says NaRRA will be single largest economic intervention Jamaica will make in a generation
Holness says NaRRA will be single largest economic intervention Jamaica will make in a generation

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stated that reconstruction spending  to come under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, will be the single largest economic intervention that Jamaica will make in a generation.

He told the country's business people that there is a possibility

Woman dies after being hit by car in Ocho Rios; driver arrested
Woman dies after being hit by car in Ocho Rios; driver arrested

A woman died after being hit by a motor vehicle in Ocho Rios, St. Ann this morning.

St. Catherine north police list 9 men as persons on interest
St. Catherine north police list 9 men as persons on interest

The St. Catherine north police have listed 9 men as persons on interest in relation to crimes committed in the division over the past few months.

Water minister concerned about risks posed by back yard pits
Water minister concerned about risks posed by back yard pits

Water Minister Matthew Samuda has re-emphasised concern about the risks posed by back yard pits due to potential ground water contamination.

“Jamaica’s borders are not easy targets.” Customs Agency intensifying efforts to stop movement of illicit drugs
“Jamaica’s borders are not easy targets.” Customs Agency intensifying efforts to stop movement of illicit drugs

"Jamaica's borders are not easy targets."
That is the declaration from Acting Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Kirk Benjamin, as he issued a stern warning to criminals and smugglers.Speaking with IRIE FM news, Commissioner Benjamin says the Jamaica Customs Agency has increased its rate of detection and narcotics

Jamaica Stock Exchange alerts clients after hackers gained access to some of their personal information
Jamaica Stock Exchange alerts clients after hackers gained access to some of their personal information

In a statement, the JSE noted that the cyber breach occurred recently and has since been contained.It said the accessed information includes clients' full name; residential and or mailing address; email address and telephone number; date of birth; government-issued identification (taxpayer registration

JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st Annual Awards
JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st Annual Awards

Several organisations and entrepreneurs whose resilience, innovation and leadership have helped shape the country’s economic recovery following Hurricane Melissa were celebrated at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce's 41st Annual Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on June 11.

Stephenson Town in St. Elizabeth in shock and mourning after family dispute turned deadly
Stephenson Town in St. Elizabeth in shock and mourning after family dispute turned deadly

The Stephenson Town community in Seaview, St. Elizabeth, is in shock and mourning this morning after a dispute among members of one family turned deadly.A 19-year-old man, accused of chopping his mother and two brothers at their home, is in police custody.

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FWCF calls on government to implement faster, more accessible educational assessments for “pandemic babies”
Children’s Advocate concerned about threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse
Holness says NaRRA will be single largest economic intervention Jamaica will make in a generation
Woman dies after being hit by car in Ocho Rios; driver arrested
St. Catherine north police list 9 men as persons on interest
Water minister concerned about risks posed by back yard pits
“Jamaica’s borders are not easy targets.” Customs Agency intensifying efforts to stop movement of illicit drugs
Jamaica Stock Exchange alerts clients after hackers gained access to some of their personal information
JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st Annual Awards
Stephenson Town in St. Elizabeth in shock and mourning after family dispute turned deadly
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Sunday, June 14, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments
Fi We Children Foundation (FWCFf) is calling on the Education Ministry to implement faster and more accessible educational assessments- for children experiencing developmental and learning challenges linked- to the Covid-19 pandemic and other public health crises. The foundation’s call follows a newspaper report  highlighting growing concerns that “pandemic babies” are contributing to increased demand for inclusive classrooms.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments
Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison has expressed concern about the rapidly growing threat of online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Jamaica.  She said several of the sexual violence cases handled by her office had an online or digital component.
Friday, June 12, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments
Vaz Preparatory School, one of the island's most prestigious early education institutions, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
World  Championships  finalist  Jordan  Scott  produced  a  podium  topping  effort at  the  Wanda  Diamond  League  meeting  in  Oslo, Norway on Wednesday as the  6th  stop  of  the Diamond league season.
Friday, June 12, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments
“Free” was the reaction from dancehall artiste Munga Honorable after he and his co-accused were freed of murder charges that had hung over them for almost a decade.
Friday, June 12, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments
Comedian, actor and content creator Majah Hype says there is not enough unity among Caribbean comedians.