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July 15, 2026
Government boosts funding to schools to improve operations
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon says funding for Jamaica's public schools has been increased by an average of 55 per cent as the Government moves to give school administrators…
July 15, 2026
Road deaths over past week double yearly daily average, raising concerns
Road safety officials are warning that Jamaica could be heading towards another surge in traffic fatalities after the number of people who died in crashes over the past week rose to twice the daily…
July 15, 2026
Gas prices up
Motorists will pay more for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $3.06 to sell for $201.34 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $3.06 to…
July 15, 2026
St Andrew High student’s unique candles draw sweet review
At first glance, they could pass for the centrepiece of a dessert table – swirls of frosting, rich colours and toppings that look good enough to eat.
But the cupcake-like creations that drew double…
July 15, 2026
National Farm Queen Competition rebranded
For decades, the phrase ‘pageant queen’ conjured up images of evening gowns, flawless make-up, and carefully rehearsed answers about world peace.
Yet at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food…
July 15, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Cop charged in Buju’s killing offered $1m bail
WESTERN BUREAU:
A call is being made for people to refrain from prematurely trying the case against Police Constable Andrew Wilson, who is charged with murder in the controversial May 17 shooting…
July 15, 2026
by Janet Silvera
PEP scholar Yori ready for next chapter - Western Jamaica’s top boy heading east to Campion
WESTERN BUREAU:
Eleven-year-old Yori Vanriel has emerged as western Jamaica’s top-performing boy in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, earning 394.9 out of 400 and ending a…
July 14, 2026
Jamaicans urged to prepare for drier weather conditions
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are expected to intensify over the coming months.
July 14, 2026
JCAA announces temporary airspace restrictions for Thursday due to SpaceX Starship launch
The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is advising the public that the northern portion of Jamaica’s airspace, the Kingston Flight Information Region, will be temporarily restricted on Thursday…