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Minister of Education says CASE students feel safer due to improved security measures following alleged rape of student last month

Minister of Education says CASE students feel safer due to improved security measures following alleged rape of student last month

A female student was attacked and sexually assaulted after exiting a taxi and proceeding onto the campus. Minister of Education Dr. Dana Morris Dixon said based on reactions from the student union, the improved security measures are welcomed, as students feel safer.

Rural school bus to go cash less February 1, parents and students urged to get transportation card in order to use service

Rural school bus to go cash less February 1, parents and students urged to get transportation card in order to use service

Come February 1, the rural school bus system will go cash less and students must have a transportation card in order to use the service. Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz urged parents and children, who have not yet done so, to sign up for the card.

Health Minister says clarity is needed about UHWI, its procurement practices and regional governance

Health Minister says clarity is needed about UHWI, its procurement practices and regional governance

He was responding to queries from reporters while in St Catherine yesterday, in the wake of a damning report from the Auditor General about the UHWI. The AG flagged the hospital for several issues to include procurement breaches, misuse of tax exemption and absent records.

Team Jamaica Bickle invests ten thousand US dollars in JAAA’s Puma/Fuller/Anderson Development meet

Team Jamaica Bickle invests ten thousand US dollars in JAAA’s Puma/Fuller/Anderson Development meet

Team Jamaica Bickle this morning stepped forward to invest some ten thousand US dollars as part of their support for the 44th renewal of the JAAA's Puma/Fuller/Anderson Development meet this Saturday at GC Foster College.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games tickets goes on sale for a modest 28 US dollars

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games tickets goes on sale for a modest 28 US dollars

Sport fans as of today will be able to sign up for a chance to attend the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with tickets starting at 28 dollars.

Character witness describes Noel Maitland as jovial team player; said murder allegations were surprising

Character witness describes Noel Maitland as jovial team player; said murder allegations were surprising

Maitland is on trial for the 2022 murder of his girlfriend Donna-lee Donaldson.

He is also charged with preventing the lawful burial of a corpse, because Donaldson's body has not been found.

Government to launch shelter recovery programme tomorrow

Government to launch shelter recovery programme tomorrow

It will address matters related to support for households affected by hurricane Melissa.

It’s a coordinated post disaster housing recovery mechanism.

Over 1 billion dollars in net financial donations received for hurricane Melissa relief efforts

Over 1 billion dollars in net financial donations received for hurricane Melissa relief efforts

Chief Technical Director, in the office of the prime minister, Wahkeen Murray made the disclosure during today's meeting of parliament's Public Administration and Appropriation Committee, PAAC.

She said more than 17,000 donors contributed.

Foreign affairs ministry confirms that Jamaica is among 75 countries which the United States is suspending immigrant visa issuance

Foreign affairs ministry confirms that Jamaica is among 75 countries which the United States is suspending immigrant visa issuance

The US department of state made the announcement today.

The suspension will take effect on January 21.

In a post on X, Mrs. Johnson-Smith said the suspension does not affect visa applications for regular tourist, student, business and seasonal work programmes, that is, farm work and hospitality.

Education Ministry announces dates for this year’s PEP exams

Education Ministry announces dates for this year’s PEP exams

Grade 6 students will sit the exams on April 29 and 30, Grade 5 on June 10 and the Grade 4 test is scheduled for June 24.

Meantime, changes have also been announced for the exams.

Minister of Education says CASE students feel safer due to improved security measures following alleged rape of student last month

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

A female student was attacked and sexually assaulted after exiting a taxi and proceeding onto the campus. Minister of Education Dr. Dana Morris Dixon said based on reactions from the student union, the improved security measures are welcomed, as students feel safer.

Rural school bus to go cash less February 1, parents and students urged to get transportation card in order to use service

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Come February 1, the rural school bus system will go cash less and students must have a transportation card in order to use the service. Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz urged parents and children, who have not yet done so, to sign up for the card.

Team Jamaica Bickle invests ten thousand US dollars in JAAA’s Puma/Fuller/Anderson Development meet

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Team Jamaica Bickle this morning stepped forward to invest some ten thousand US dollars as part of their support for the 44th renewal of the JAAA's Puma/Fuller/Anderson Development meet this Saturday at GC Foster College.

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games tickets goes on sale for a modest 28 US dollars

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Sport fans as of today will be able to sign up for a chance to attend the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games with tickets starting at 28 dollars.

Capleton calls on youths to respect the culture

Monday, January 12, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae and dancehall veteran Capleton is urging younger entertainers to respect and honor the foundation of the culture.

Silk Boss calls out producers over artist support

Monday, January 12, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Entertainer Silk Boss is speaking out against what he describes as unfair practices by some music producers.