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June 28, 2026
by Luke Douglas
BSJ sees tenfold rise in modular home assessments
Several providers of modular homes are seeking approval of their building systems by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) in preparation for the post-Melissa rebuilding of western…
June 27, 2026
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race
OS ANGELES (AP):
While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa Rae was studying a different mode of entertainment thousands of miles away: microdramas.
June 27, 2026
by Janet Silvera
PM to meet with tourism body over proposed GCT increase
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is to meet leaders of the tourism industry next week after the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association intensified its opposition to the proposed increase in general…
June 27, 2026
‘I refuse to let cancer take my education’ - Nathel Taylor aggressively pursuing education despite bone cancer challenges
WESTERN BUREAU:
Despite a bone cancer diagnosis that prevents him from attending school physically and which has already robbed him of one leg, 17-year-old Caribbean Online Academy (COA) graduate…
June 27, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Community influencers urged to join fight against synthetic drugs
WESTERN BUREAU:
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton wants parents, schools, and community leaders to join in the ongoing fight against the use and distribution of synthetic and…
June 27, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Murder conviction overturned on faulty ID evidence
A man who had been serving a life sentence for murder had both his murder and firearm convictions quashed after the Court of Appeal ruled that the prosecution's case rested on unreliable…
June 27, 2026
Green urges graduates to prepare for Black River boom
As Black River prepares for major redevelopment, graduates of Black River High School have been encouraged to ready themselves for the opportunities ahead.
Speaking at Wednesday’s graduation,…
June 27, 2026
Eight Kingston schools to get hydration stations in July
Eight schools across Kingston and St Andrew will be outfitted with hydration stations as part of the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures initiative.
The project aims to…
June 27, 2026
STETHS in line for $310m upgrade and rebuild
The Government has earmarked $310 million to rebuild and strengthen St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz.
Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and…