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Senator Marlon Morgan.
24 Oct, 2026 0

Morgan wants criminal sanctions for defamation

Government senator Marlon Morgan has called for the reintroduction of criminal sanctions for defamation in Jamaica. Making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House on…
BARNSWELL
24 Oct, 2026 0

Barnswell applies to join Clarendon MC court battle

The People’s National Party (PNP) has taken another step in the legal battle over the leadership of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC), filing an application in the Supreme Court to have…
24 Oct, 2026 0

What to know about AI-detected Internet security bug

AP: The language that’s known as the backbone of the Internet is now subject to what experts describe as one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory. PHP is a widely used general-purpose…
This combination photo shows Senator Dan Sullivan (left), R-Alaska, and Dan Sullivan (right).
24 Oct, 2026 0

What’s going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan?

The Associated Press: United States President Donald Trump’s administration has taken its first step to block the results of a midterm election, and it’s all about the fact that there are two Dan…
Dr Adrian Stokes, chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee.
23 Oct, 2026 0

SHAKE-UP FOR SCHOOL BOARDS - Independent directors to get pay in new pilot; ministry to target skills, performance

In a push to strengthen governance across Jamaica’s school system, the Ministry of Education is moving to recruit board members based on schools’ specific needs and introduce payment for independent…
Angus Young, CEO, NCB Capital Markets.
23 Oct, 2026 0

Western businesses urged to get aboard NaRRA train

WESTERN BUREAU: Western Jamaica’s business community is being urged to position itself for what could become the largest infrastructure spending programme in the country’s history, with NCB Capital…
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23 Oct, 2026 0

JP insists Ruddock was advised of right to remain silent

A justice of the peace (JP) on Thursday denied failing to protect murder accused Andre Ruddock’s rights during a caution statement in which he reportedly confessed to killing church member Taneka…
Eighty-eight-year-old Merle Stern, the oldest recipient at Monday’s National Heroes’ Day Salute Parade and Awards Ceremony, is pictured with her son, politician Michael Stern (left), and Councillor Winston Maragh, former mayor of May Pen.
23 Oct, 2026 0

‘You can’t just live for yourself’ - 88-y-o Merle Stern awarded for decades of community service

At 88, Merle Stern has little interest in measuring her life by the accolades she has racked up. For the retired justice of the peace, the greater reward has been the opportunity to help people…
Scott Renner (centre), charge d’affaires at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston; and Erin Mai Jarrett (third left), public affairs attaché at the embassy, speak with students at the EducationUSA College Fair held yesterday at The Jamaica Pegasus
23 Oct, 2026 0

US college fair opens doors for Jamaican students

More than 800 prospective tertiary students from across Jamaica were given an opportunity to explore higher education options in the United States (US) at the US Embassy’s 2026 EducationUSA College…