Opposition calls on Government to fulfil its mandate of implementing strategies to curtail violence in schools
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 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
U18 Reggae Boyz go down to Saudi Arabia at UEFA Friendship Tournament
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
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
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
Teacher migration, insufficient resources main factors hindering sustained use of mentorship or violence intervention programmes for students
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
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Patrice Walters
News
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The 5 reports submitted by the Integrity Commission (IC) last week were tabled in the Lower House today.
The accompanying rulings from the Director of Corruption Prosecution were also tabled alongside the investigation reports.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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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.
Monday, April 22, 2024
K'Shema Francis-Pitt
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"Keep supporting on other platforms," is the message from fast-rising Dancehall artist Najeeriii after his YouTube page was hacked, and his content removed.
Monday, April 22, 2024
K'Shema Francis-Pitt
Entertainment
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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.