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August 21, 2026
Rubis pushes back against claims of forced resignation by former driver
Rubis Energy Jamaica has rejected claims that former driver Aduke Walker was forced to resign over allegations of fuel theft from company trucks, insisting that he and other employees voluntarily…
August 20, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Battered schools, resilient results - Storm-hit western institutions make major gains in CSEC, CAPE
WESTERN BUREAU: Before Beverley Feare could prepare her students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, she first had to find them. Hurricane Melissa had torn through…
August 20, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
‘Students must follow the rules’ - Education minister says schools’ grooming policies must be made clear to parents
WESTERN BUREAU: Ahead of the start of the September school term, Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon is urging school administrators to ensure that students obey stipulated dress and grooming…
August 20, 2026
US sends 20 deportees to Liberia under deal to accept 1,200 third-country nationals
HARBEL, Liberia (AP) – The United States on Thursday carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 third country nationals (TCNs), one of the Trump…
August 20, 2026
Government to invest US$50 million in rural water and infrastructure
The Government is set to invest US$50 million over the next 18 months to improve water services and other critical infrastructure in rural communities across Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister…
August 20, 2026
BOJ Governor Langrin vows to prioritise price stability amid rising inflation
Newly installed BOJ Governor Dr Brian Langrin has signalled that maintaining price stability will remain the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) overriding priority. He noted that inflation risks are tilted to…
August 20, 2026
US, Jamaica sign Status of Forces Agreement to strengthen security cooperation
The Governments of Jamaica and the United States have signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), establishing a framework for deeper military and security cooperation between the two countries. The…
August 20, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
‘I cannot change who I am’ - JTA boss vows to disrupt education status quo
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison says she cannot change, declaring that she will continue to challenge the status quo and ask uncomfortable questions on…
August 20, 2026
Education minister dismisses call to remove ‘political influence’ from school boards
WESTERN BUREAU: Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has dismissed concerns that there is a need to remove what some have labelled ‘political influence’ from school boards. According to…