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A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday

A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday.Reports indicate that the weather event affected the Mannings High School, blowing down tents and power lines in the process.

3 men hospitalised following gun attack at house in Allman Town in Kingston

Three men have been hospitalised following a gun attack at a house along East Avenue in Allman Town in Kingston late last night.Reports indicate that about 11:45 P.M., the men, all believed to be in their 20s, were inside a house playing games, when two armed men entered and opened fire, hitting all

The Jamaica Stock Exchange introduces new trading platform for micro and small enterprises

The JSE micro-market initiative was officially launched this morning at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
The initiative is designed to help micro and small businesses gain greater access to equity financing, which will enable them to expand their operations, create jobs and contribute more

Education Ministry to test for learning challenges among students who achieved low PEP results

Portfolio Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon announced the initiative during a PEP results press conference at Jamaica House yesterday.

The move is part of efforts to ensure that all the nation's education needs are met.

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

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

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 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 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

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.

A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

A freak storm impacted sections of Westmoreland yesterday.Reports indicate that the weather event affected the Mannings High School, blowing down tents and power lines in the process.

3 men hospitalised following gun attack at house in Allman Town in Kingston

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Three men have been hospitalised following a gun attack at a house along East Avenue in Allman Town in Kingston late last night.Reports indicate that about 11:45 P.M., the men, all believed to be in their 20s, were inside a house playing games, when two armed men entered and opened fire, hitting all three.

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.