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December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
JTA urges teachers to tap into counselling services to combat stress
WESTERN BUREAU: With several cases of suspected suicides hitting the headlines in recent weeks, Jamaica Teachers’ Association [JTA] President Mark Malabver is urging teachers to make use of the…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
‘One Nation, New Symbols’ exhibition opened at National Gallery of Jamaica
THE NATIONAL Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), located in the Kingston Mall in downtown, was swarmed with patrons on the evening of Sunday, September 28, as it opened its newest exhibition, ‘One Nation, New…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Imelda swirls away from Bermuda after battering tiny island
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The core of Hurricane Imelda was moving past Bermuda early Thursday as weather conditions were expected to improve around the tiny British territory that reported major…
December 9, 2025
Service of celebration to mark Rev Karl Johnson becoming first Caribbean president of Baptist churches worldwide
Reverend Karl John’s historic appointment to the helm of the Baptist World Alliance is being recognised today at Phillippo Baptist Church, the church he leads in Spanish Town, Jamaica’s first capital,…
December 9, 2025
School Mental Health Literacy Programme to resume this month
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says its School Mental Health Literacy Programme will resume this month as part of efforts to build awareness and provide support to students and wider communities.…
December 9, 2025
JUTC developing security-enabled student card for rural school bus network
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is developing a special student card equipped with a built-in security alert feature, designed for use on rural school buses. Minister of Education, Skills,…
December 9, 2025
St Catherine driver without licence and insurance who crashed into cars fined $280,000
A St Catherine man who crashed into two vehicles and fled the scene was fined a total of $280,000 or 14 days' imprisonment in the parish court on Wednesday. Donovan Benson, of a Spanish Town…
December 9, 2025
11 police officers in Dominican Republic arrested in rare move following killing of five suspects
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have detained 11 police officers following the killing of five suspected criminals during a police operation last month. …
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Daryl Vaz, during…