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Updated 10 hours ago by Mickalia Kington/Gleaner Writer

NCDA concerned over increase in ganja among minors out west

Western Bureau:

More children in Westmoreland have been referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the first five months of this year than in any complete year since at least 2023, with marijuana use emerging as a commonly used substance among minors.

Updated 42 minutes ago

Jamaica and Guyana to explore housing solutions

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Thursday said his country and Guyana would explore ways to work together on housing development.

Updated 19 minutes ago

Fatal police shooting in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, INDECOM investigating

A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged shoot-out in the community of Quarry Hill in Spanish Town, St Catherine this morning.

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Wellington: STETHS will not tolerate violence, safety remains a priority

Keith Wellington, the principal of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), says that students who threaten the safety of others will not be welcomed at the institution, which was recently rocked…

Updated 5 hours ago by Andre Williams

WHATSAPP WEB OF DECEPTION

The communication usually starts with a greeting like ‘Blessings, how are you? I hope you’re doing great. Please, can you do me a favour?’ or perhaps, ‘Good afternoon. How are you doing? Please, I…

Updated 5 hours ago by Ashley Anguin

Graduation fanfare for resilient Adrianna

Western Bureau: Four years after a devastating fire at her then Westmoreland home killed her twin brothers and left her with life-threatening burns, 16-year-old Adrianna Laing was among the proud…

Updated 10 hours ago

Tributes pour in for former Senate President Oswald Harding

Tributes have come in from across Jamaica's political divide following the death of former Attorney General, Justice Minister and Senate President, Professor Oswald Harding, who has been hailed…

Updated 10 hours ago

Believe the HYPE - Corporal Moesha Allen wins Commonwealth Caribbean Youth Award in London

St Andrew South Community Safety and Security Unit Sub-Officer Moesha Allen stood overwhelmed in London yesterday, not for herself, but for every young life touched by her initiative, Helping Youths…

Updated 10 hours ago by Christopher Thomas

22 roses for 22 years - St James High honours outgoing principal for two decades of service

WESTERN BUREAU: Joseph Williams, the outgoing principal of St James High School, was on Wednesday hailed for his transformative leadership, which helped move the institution from a low-performing…

Updated 6 hours ago

PSOJ, Church urge Wheatley exit

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) have both weighed in on the Integrity Commission’s recommendations concerning Minister without…