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April 27, 2026

Acts of violence in schools must be stopped

THE EDITOR, Madam: The world is at a crossroads, though it has been like that. However, while we cannot “blame di youth”, we must correct them and make restitution regarding our own errors. …
Brian Anderson, the president of the National Secondary Students’ Council.
April 27, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

NSSC wants greater focus on neurodivergent students’ issues

WESTERN BUREAU: The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is calling for education stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, and policymakers, to pay greater attention to the issues…
Rick Houghton, whose drive-time show reaches 80,000 listeners in Liverpool, goes live at exactly 10 a.m. local time, last Monday, for his 4-7 p.m. show on In Demand Radio’s Decades channel. In Demand Radio is among four United Kingdom radio channels and
April 27, 2026

International radio blitz aimed at boosting tourism

Jamaica’s tourism pitch to visitors from the United Kingdom (UK), Canada and the United States (US) has been a whole lot louder as of last Monday, with 11 overseas radio stations broadcasting from…
Tennis player Kevin Simms shows Broughton Primary students the basics of tennis, as they eagerly take to the court during the programme’s launch.
April 27, 2026

Broughton students help to build new tennis court, spark excitement for sport

Excitement is building at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland following the completion of a newly marked tennis court – an initiative aimed at boosting physical activity and introducing students…
April 26, 2026

PNPYO enters NaRRA debate, questions executive powers and oversight limits

The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNP YO) has rejected the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in its "current form", escalating the political debate…
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association.
April 26, 2026

Wear black, stay alert! - JTA rallies teachers ahead of Tuesday's salary talks with gov't

Teachers across Jamaica have been asked to wear black on Monday and Tuesday as the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) meets with the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday to negotiate outstanding…
April 26, 2026

JLP mobilises political backing for NaRRA bill amid parliamentary scrutiny

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Area Council 3 has endorsed the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, boosting political support amid concerns about its…
April 26, 2026

Man shot dead after allegedly pointing gun at police during Spanish Town operation

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot by police early Sunday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a search of a premises along Jobs Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine. The…
April 26, 2026

Man on bail for sex offence remanded after allegedly breaking into a St Catherine School

A St Catherine man who was on bail for a sexual offence has been remanded for verification of an alternative address after allegedly breaking into a primary school. Reshaun Williams is facing charges…