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September 1, 2026
JCF moves to prevent gang recruitment in schools
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its School Resource Officers (SROs), has put measures in place to prevent gangs from using schools as feeder institutions. Speaking on the JCF’s ‘Force…
September 1, 2026
Repair works begin at Burnt Savannah Primary
Work has commenced to repair the Burnt Savannah Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, following significant delays from material shortages. Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education,…
September 1, 2026
Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist
LAS MINAS, Cuba (AP) — The Barroso family rose at dawn and hitched a cart to a borrowed horse to take their daughters to school on Tuesday, the first day of classes for many students across Cuba. As…
September 1, 2026
Damaged fibre infrastructure disrupts processing of eFitness at all depots – ITA
The Island Traffic Authority is reporting that the processing of Electronic Certificates of Fitness (eFitness) at all examination depots has been interrupted due to damage to fibre infrastructure. …
September 1, 2026
One dead, another injured after section of building collapses at Balcombe Drive Primary
At least one man is dead and another seriously wounded after a section of a building at Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High School in Olympic Gardens, St Andrew, collapsed on them. An alleged…
September 1, 2026
Opposition presses Government over soaring airfares to Jamaica, fall in arrivals
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has called for the Government to detail its plans to stem the decline in visitor arrivals as well as the soaring cost of air travel to Jamaica. In a…
September 1, 2026
Students encouraged to report cases of bullying
National Safe Schools Coordinator, Sergeant Andrew Williams, is encouraging students who are being bullied at school to report the issue to a responsible adult. “I’m a product of the safe school…
September 1, 2026
57-y-o Linstead man with 28 convictions pleads guilty to simple larceny, remanded for sentencing
A 57-year-old St Catherine man who has a long criminal history, including 28 convictions, today pleaded guilty to stealing items from a house. Lorenzo Edwards, who is of a Linstead address, was…
September 1, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Likkle Jerky, big dreams
Syrena ‘Likkle Jerky’ Jackson may have started small, but there has never been anything little about her dream. Today, that ambition is taking shape through Likkle Jerky, her growing mobile PAN…