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Crawford files constitutional challenge against Gov’t over pre-primary tuition

Crawford files constitutional challenge against Gov’t over pre-primary tuition

Mr. Crawford made the disclosure today, while making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representative. According to Crawford, the charter of fundamental rights and freedoms guarantees every child the right to publicly funded tuition at the pre-primary and primary levels, noting

JTA awaiting written communication from Finance Ministry following progressive talks today

JTA awaiting written communication from Finance Ministry following progressive talks today

JTA President Mark Malabver gave the update. The matter has been a long-standing issue for teachers, contributing to growing unrest within the sector.

GC Foster College to host first ever High School Boxing one night event

GC Foster College to host first ever High School Boxing one night event

History will be made on May 7 when the first ever local High School Boxing event will be staged at the GC Foster College.

Veteran artiste manager Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair dies

Veteran artiste manager Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair dies

The Jamaican music fraternity is in mourning following the passing of artiste manager, trumpeter, and philanthropist Claude “Big Stone” Sinclair, who died earlier today at the Kingston Public Hospital.

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes hopes court digitisation avoids failed ICT systems

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes hopes court digitisation avoids failed ICT systems

As work begins to digitise the nation's judicial system, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes is hoping that the project will not be an example of implemented information and communication technology systems that do not work.

The Integrated Electronic Case Management System is being implemented in partnership

JTA and Finance Ministry locked in meeting as salary negotiations continue

JTA and Finance Ministry locked in meeting as salary negotiations continue

The representatives of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) are locked in a meeting with the Finance Ministry as salary negotiations continue.

The meeting is taking place at the ministry's office in Downtown Kingston.

St.James police pursuing strong leads in church shooting death of woman last Wednesday

St.James police pursuing strong leads in church shooting death of woman last Wednesday

The St. James police say they are following strong leads, as investigations continue into the shooting death of a woman at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God last Wednesday.

The deceased is 38-year-old businesswoman Corra Thompson of Cumber Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James.

INDECOM identifies five men fatally shot by security forces in four separate incidents yesterday

INDECOM identifies five men fatally shot by security forces in four separate incidents yesterday

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM ) has identified the five men who were fatally shot by members of the security forces in four separate incidents yesterday.

They have been identified as: Ricardo Gayle, 25-year-old Paul Francis, 27-year-old Omar hooke, 42-year-old Justin Bondfield

One for the money, two for the show – Foreman dominates Women’s TJ at Penns 26

One for the money, two for the show – Foreman dominates Women’s TJ at Penns 26

Former Excelsior High and St Jago High jumper, Shantae Foreman, is already looking towards the NCAA Outdoor Championships in June following her impressive win at the Penn Relays on the weekend.'

Grace Kennedy Limited to implement average price increase of 9% on non-alcoholic beverages come Friday

Grace Kennedy Limited to implement average price increase of 9% on non-alcoholic beverages come Friday

Grace Kennedy Limited will be implementing an average price increase, of 9 per cent on non-alcoholic beverages, come Friday. In a customer notice, the company said the increase applies to general trade customers - primarily small, independent and traditional retail outlets.

Crawford files constitutional challenge against Gov’t over pre-primary tuition

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Mr. Crawford made the disclosure today, while making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representative. According to Crawford, the charter of fundamental rights and freedoms guarantees every child the right to publicly funded tuition at the pre-primary and primary levels, noting this is not aspirational, it is binding.

JTA awaiting written communication from Finance Ministry following progressive talks today

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

JTA President Mark Malabver gave the update. The matter has been a long-standing issue for teachers, contributing to growing unrest within the sector.

GC Foster College to host first ever High School Boxing one night event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

History will be made on May 7 when the first ever local High School Boxing event will be staged at the GC Foster College.

One for the money, two for the show – Foreman dominates Women’s TJ at Penns 26

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Former Excelsior High and St Jago High jumper, Shantae Foreman, is already looking towards the NCAA Outdoor Championships in June following her impressive win at the Penn Relays on the weekend.'

Veteran artiste manager Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair dies

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The Jamaican music fraternity is in mourning following the passing of artiste manager, trumpeter, and philanthropist Claude “Big Stone” Sinclair, who died earlier today at the Kingston Public Hospital.

Renigad shuts down Delomar’s plea for RDX reunion

Monday, April 27, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

A reunion between RDX may not be happening anytime soon.