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Opposition calls on Government to fulfil its mandate of implementing strategies to curtail violence in schools

Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford says recent violent incidents involving students again indicate the urgent need for a solution.

In one of those incidents a student of Irwin High School in St. James was stabbed to death, allegedly by his schoolmate.

Students in St. Catherine return to the face-to-face learning modality this morning

Students in St. Catherine who had to participate in online classes yesterday due to a flare up of violence, returned to the face-to-face learning modality this morning.

Yesterday, at least 14 schools in the parish closed their doors out of an abundance of caution, following heightened violence in Spanish

Finance Minister committed to addressing failures in country’s procurement system

Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke says there is more than a tolerable rate of failure in the country's procurement system.

Procurement is the process of locating and agreeing to terms, and purchasing goods, services, or other works from an external source.

U18 Reggae Boyz go down to Saudi Arabia at UEFA Friendship Tournament

Dunstan Cohen of Vere United was on the scoresheet for Jamaica’s Under 18 footballers, but they lost their opening match against Saudi Arabia 2-1 at the UEFA Friendship Tournament in Turkey on Monday. Cohen hit the target in the 80th minute after the Saudis had rushed into a half time 2-0 lead.

Jhaniele Fowler-Nemhard wins Player of The Week award

Sunshine girls captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been named Player of The Week for week two in the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia. It comes after her superb performance at the goal-shooter position where she compiled a tournament best 63 goals from 65 attempts, including 3/3 super shots

JFJ says appointment of acting DPP should not delay installment of permanent DPP

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of

Jamaica records fewer murders this year in comparison to last year

Jamaica has recorded fewer murders so far this year, in comparison to the corresponding period last year.

According to data obtained from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, 332 people were murdered up to Saturday April 20.

Western parishes to experience longer drought – Met Service

Western parishes will continue to be affected by drought conditions longer than other parishes.

Director of the Met services branch, Evan Thompson made the disclosure at a press briefing, on Monday.

Teacher migration, insufficient resources main factors hindering sustained use of mentorship or violence intervention programmes for students

President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, Linvern Wright made the declaration as recent cases of violence among school children have again brought the need for preventative initiatives to the fore.

Speaking with IRIE FM news, Mr. Wright explained that over the years, many

Sunshine Girls dominate statistically in Suncorp Super Netball League

Sunshine Girls standouts Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey occupy first place in a number of statistical categories at the end of play in round 2 in the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia. Fowler-Nembhard, who plays for the undefeated West Coast Fever, leads the league in

Opposition calls on Government to fulfil its mandate of implementing strategies to curtail violence in schools

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Clement Reid News No comments

Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford says recent violent incidents involving students again indicate the urgent need for a solution. In one of those incidents a student of Irwin High School in St. James was stabbed to death, allegedly by his schoolmate.

Students in St. Catherine return to the face-to-face learning modality this morning

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Students in St. Catherine who had to participate in online classes yesterday due to a flare up of violence, returned to the face-to-face learning modality this morning. Yesterday, at least 14 schools in the parish closed their doors out of an abundance of caution, following heightened violence in Spanish Town at the weekend.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aspiring actors and local talents aiming to break into the Hollywood movie industry are invited to a workshop next month spearheaded by accomplished actress, Sundra Oakley.

Opposition calls on Government to fulfil its mandate of implementing strategies to curtail violence in schools

Students in St. Catherine return to the face-to-face learning modality this morning

U18 Reggae Boyz go down to Saudi Arabia at UEFA Friendship Tournament

Jhaniele Fowler-Nemhard wins Player of The Week award

Najeeriii’s YouTube Channel hacked; fans rally to show support

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop