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July 16, 2026
Jamaican man in Cayman gets over three years in prison for violent abuse of ex-girlfriends
A 45-year-old Jamaican man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after admitting to a sustained campaign of domestic violence against two former partners, including choking a woman…
July 17, 2026
by Andre Williams
CXC to phase out traditional SBA for most CSEC, CAPE subjects amid AI concerns
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping reforms to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, including the phased removal of the traditional SBA for most non-practical…
July 17, 2026
Two Jamaicans in Eswatini decline offer to return home: Foreign Affairs Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it has made contact with two of the three Jamaican nationals reported to be in the Kingdom of Eswatini, with both men indicating that they do not…
July 17, 2026
CXC to release preliminary 2026 exam results on August 18
Students across the Caribbean who sat the Caribbean Examinations Council's (CXC) May-June 2026 examinations will be able to access their preliminary results online on Tuesday, August 18,…
July 17, 2026
Education minister pledges to support principals in maintaining discipline in schools
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has pledged support for principals who enforce discipline in schools.
July 16, 2026
Earth Today | Dangerous heat - Public urged to adopt climate-smart ways to get cool
TRYING TO stay cool without the use of air conditioning is among the recommendations from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to cope with the sweltering heat – a clear call to action to…
July 16, 2026
Earth Today | Rising temperatures pose added risks for cancer patients
SUMMER IS progressing and the heat is intensifying – a clear reminder of a changing global climate and the need for actions that safeguard health, including for persons in treatment for cancer.
July 16, 2026
Earth Today | When hurricane relief becomes waste
WHEN A hurricane passes through the Caribbean, our immediate focus is rightly on saving lives, restoring access, and getting critical supplies to affected communities. But, once the floodwaters recede…
July 17, 2026
by Leon Jackson
Praedial larceny declines in South Trelawny after arrest of suspected thief
There has been a decline in praedial larceny in South Trelawny, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Orville Bushay, who heads the Praedial Larceny Unit for Area One, which comprises…