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Education Ministry orders investigation after video shows students assaulting peer

The Education Ministry says it has directed an immediate investigation, following the emergence of a video showing students in school uniform physically assaulting another.

It appears the students involved were from a prominent high school in the Corporate Area.

PM Holness says the NHT is shifting focus to large-scale housing developments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is shifting focus towards large scale master plan developments that can deliver housing at the scale Jamaica requires.

Dr. Holness says in the coming financial year, the NHT will invest approximately $50 billion in housing developments

Anti-lottery Scam Unit highlights successful first-quarter under its ‘Scam Dun, Justice a Run’ operations

The Anti-Lottery Scam Unit (ALSU) arrested 27 people, 11 of whom have been charged between December 10 last year and April 10 this year.

This as the unit ramped up its operations against lottery scamming.

PM Holness says the country’s urban centres must be rebuilt

He underscores that this must be done to increase national productivity and efficiency. Dr. holness highlights that the major towns are no longer able to accommodate the populations around them.

Renewed call for authorities to establish specialized burn unit in Jamaica

The call is being made by a St. Catherine family after the death of siblings, following a house fire on April 8. 25-year-old Coney Daley who sustained burns to approximately 85 per cent of his body died in hospital on Friday.

Tourism Minister anticipates that economic impact of Carnival will be similar to last year

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett said its expected that the economic impact of carnival in Jamaica this year, will be similar to last year. Mr. Bartlett said about $60 billion was generated from last year's staging.

Agriculture Ministry calls for integration of animal health & welfare into disaster risk management strategies

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has called for animal health and welfare to be formally integrated into disaster risk reduction and management strategies.

PM Holness: access to land & housing is critical to economic growth, stability and national development

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has noted that expanding access to land and housing is not only a matter of fairness, it’s also a critical driver of economic growth, stability and national development.

Government Senator supports retention of jury system

Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says he is in full support of the retention of a jury system in Jamaica.

Over 6,000 pounds of cocaine seized since start of year

More than 6,800 pounds of cocaine, valuing nearly $2b, have been seized across Jamaica, by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID), so far this year.

Education Ministry orders investigation after video shows students assaulting peer

Monday, April 20, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Education Ministry says it has directed an immediate investigation, following the emergence of a video showing students in school uniform physically assaulting another. It appears the students involved were from a prominent high school in the Corporate Area.

PM Holness says the NHT is shifting focus to large-scale housing developments

Monday, April 20, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is shifting focus towards large scale master plan developments that can deliver housing at the scale Jamaica requires. Dr. Holness says in the coming financial year, the NHT will invest approximately $50 billion in housing developments alongside an additional $21 billion in subsidies to support affordability.

GC Foster College and Mount Pleasant Football Academy forms Sports Partnership

Friday, April 17, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

In a significant step toward integrating Sport and Education, the GC Foster College of Education and Sport has formalized an agreement with Mount Pleasant Football Academy.

Applications by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by World Athletics

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The application by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by the the global governing body of track and field - World Athletics.

Etana releases new album- ‘The Ganja Collection’ just in time for 420

Friday, April 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Etana is set to release her new album, The Ganja Collection, on April 20 - widely recognized as the day herb enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate cannabis culture.

‘All for Jesus’ hitmaker, Ernie Smith set to undergo second procedure in a Florida hospital

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Iconic singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is set to undergo a second procedure in a Florida hospital.