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Hugh Wildman, attorney-at-law.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Wildman wrangles with judge over omissions in Reid indictment order

Defence lawyer Hugh Wildman has put Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell on notice that he will be seeking an order to pause the fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid. Wildman made…
The family of Faith Gifford (from left) son Christopher Spence; daughter-in-law Petrena Spence; grandson Christopher Spence Jr; sister-in-law Hyacinth McFayden; husband Kelvin Gifford; and sister Kay Irving.
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

Remembering a fighter

Western Bureau: When Dorothy Satchwell spoke with The Gleaner Thursday evening, at the Faith Gifford Breast Cancer Symposium, she couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the turnout. “The support for…
Dr Lincoln Cox speaks about the high incidence of breast cancer in Westmoreland, the challenges of late-stage presentations, and the urgent need for better diagnostic equipment and early detection.
December 9, 2025

Breast cancer taking toll in Westmoreland

Western Bureau: Westmoreland has one of the highest incidences of breast cancer in Jamaica and doctors say that’s only part of the crisis. “We have one of the highest incidence of breast cancer in the…
Dr Rushell White
December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Third Jamaican appointed school superintendent in NYC

Jamaica-born educator Dr Rushell White has been promoted to interim acting superintendent in the New York City (NYC) school system. White becomes the third Jamaican to rise to and currently hold the…
Dr Adrian Stokes (left), chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee, and Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon in conversation at an ETOC press conference yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

BACK TO TALKS

Consultations are set to resume on the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) bill next month in a bid to advance the legislation, which stalled earlier this year because of objections from certain groups.…
A section of the Montpelier roadway through Mt Carey in St James. Residents and motor vehicle operators have complained about the poor condition of the roadway, which is resulting in longer commute times.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

ROAD RAGE

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite a promise that repairs to the Montpelier main road, in St James, will begin before the end of the year, residents continue to express anger and frustration over the existing…
Dr Adrian Stokes, chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), gives his update on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations from the Patterson Report at a press conference at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St Andr
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

ETOC reports steady progress on education reform

The Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC) says implementation of the Orlando Patterson Report recommendations remains on track, with a 32 per cent progression rate achieved so far.…
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December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Defence seeks dismissal of Reid trial, citing fatal flaw

Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell is expected to deliver a ruling today on an application by the defence seeking to have the fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid thrown out,…
Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels.
December 9, 2025 by Bryan Miller

HMC moves to collect nearly $1 million in rent arrears

WESTERN BUREAU: Tenants occupying properties owned by the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) are reportedly behind on their rent, with arrears exceeding $900,000. As a result, the corporation has…