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August 27, 2026
ECC prioritises quality early childhood services for new academic year
The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) will continue to prioritise the delivery of quality early-childhood programmes and services in the 2026/27 academic year, as part of its ongoing commitment to…
August 27, 2026
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean
MIAMI (AP) – Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean far from land, and forecasters said it could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean. The storm was about 1,555 miles…
August 27, 2026
Education ministry moves to address boys’ underperformance in schools
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is moving to implement targeted interventions aimed at addressing the continued underperformance of boys within the education system. …
August 27, 2026
Second senior cop’s home searched as cocaine probe widens
The St Andrew home of another high-ranking police officer is now being searched by agents from the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA). The senior cop was previously assigned to…
August 27, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Murders in St Catherine North fall to 30-year low
The St Catherine North Police Division is recording a significant decline in murders, with Senior Superintendent of Police Hopeton Nicholson describing the trend as evidence of improving safety and…
August 27, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Seven Jamaicans awarded UK government scholarships
Seven Jamaicans have secured fully funded UK Government scholarships for the 2026 academic year, earning places in one-year master’s programmes at some of the United Kingdom’s leading universities.…
August 27, 2026
A life of learning, faith and kindness: Joyce Rattray’s century of purpose
At an age when many would be content to reflect on the past, Joyce Annabelle Rattray is still looking ahead. She is teaching herself Spanish, learning to play the guitar, listening to audiobooks and…
August 27, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Agriculture crime crackdown yields more than 1,000 arrests
The Agriculture Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is making significant strides in tackling agricultural crimes, including the theft of livestock and farm produce…
August 27, 2026
Discovery Bauxite salutes PEP excellence
Thursday, August 13 was a red-letter day for 70 students who excelled in the recent Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, as they were presented with scholarships by Discovery Bauxite, which…