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28 Mar, 2026
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Attorney of Jamaican roots appointed top lawyer for NAACP
Jamaican-American Kristen Clarke has been appointed general counsel of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), placing her at the helm of the organisation’s legal…
27 Mar, 2026
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Tank-Weld flagged
Tank-Weld Metals (TW), the leading supplier of steel products in Jamaica, is “likely abusing its dominance in the market by harming rivals and customers”, a report by the country’s fair competition…
27 Mar, 2026
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Education ministry rallies stakeholders in hunt for 300 students missing from school
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has indicated that it has engaged multiple stakeholders to help locate the more than 300 students who have been missing from the formal school…
27 Mar, 2026
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Hamilton’s lawyers warn Williams to cease ‘unwelcome contact’
Attorneys for Rae Town Councillor Rosalie Hamilton have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Kingston Central Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams, threatening Supreme Court action unless he ceases…
27 Mar, 2026
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‘Today’ puts spotlight on Jamaica’s recovery during multiday ‘Girls’ Trip’ broadcast
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica secured major global exposure yesterday as NBC’s morning programme, Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, aired from the island, with the aim of reinforcing its recovery from…
27 Mar, 2026
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New ganja permits to bring small farmers into legal market
A major expansion in access to Jamaica’s regulated cannabis industry is under way, with new permit regimes aimed at bringing more small and traditional farmers into the legal framework. The reforms,…
27 Mar, 2026
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FAO-supported agri programme closes with more than 200 upskilled beneficiaries
The Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient Agrifood Systems (IRL) project has concluded, leaving behind a strengthened farming community in Kitson Town equipped with the skills, resources, and…
27 Mar, 2026
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Park for seniors on King’s House lands gets thumbs up
Plans to establish a new park on sections of land at King’s House for senior citizens are being hailed as a move in the right direction by stakeholders and at least one Corporate Area member of…
26 Mar, 2026
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Guided to greatness
It was the guidance of a mentor that led Dorrette Rhoden Henry into the teaching profession and, 30 years later, that influence continues to shape her approach to teaching and learning. After…