SRC Stages Free Workshops for CSEC Students

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is staging a series of free workshops to boost students’ readiness for the upcoming sitting of the 2025 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. This will begin on …

JCF Recommended for ISO 9001 Re-Certification, Expands Scope to Include CISOCA

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been recommended for re-certification under the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard, marking another significant milestone in the organisation’s ongoing transformation and modernisation efforts. The …

Gov't senator urges public to wear blue tomorrow in solidarity with police

Government senator and senior member of the Jamaica Labour Party's Communications Taskforce, Marlon Morgan, has urged members of the public to wear blue tomorrow in solidarity with the police to coincide with a planned protest of police killings by …

Honouring Madge Sinclair: Jamaican Actress, Emmy Winner, and Pioneer in Film and Television

Today, we celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Madge Sinclair, the Jamaican-born actress whose dignified portrayals, unwavering pride in her heritage, and commitment to uplifting others left an enduring mark on the world. Born Madge Dorita Walters …

Clarke, Buchanan want major Port Antonio Hospital upgrade

PORT ANTONIO, Portland: Junior Spokesperson on Health and Wellness Jesse James Clarke has praised the cleanliness and dedicated staff at the Port Antonio Hospital, but emphasised the urgent need to upgrade the ageing facility to meet the growing demands of …

Forensic witness flags exhibit inconsistencies

WESTERN BUREAU: Forensic scientist Nadia Whyte testified on Monday that two exhibits submitted in the trial of three police officers accused in the 2014 beating death of Mario Deane did not match the descriptions on the evidence bags. Whyte, from the …

PPC boss heads to WTO conference on government procurement

Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) Nadia Morris is set to take part in a high-level international conference at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland this week. The Advanced Global Workshop on the …

Bammy block

WESTERN BUREAU: St James farmer Nadesha Campbell, who has faced several hurdles while seeking to launch her own coconut cassava bread, thought she had a breakthrough earlier this year after showing her product to businessman Michael Lee-Chin, but now says …

Department of Correctional Services 50th Anniversary Church Service (PHOTOS)

Some roadways flooded by Monday afternoon rain in Spanish Town

Heavy rainfall in Spanish Town, St Catherine, resulted in the flooding of several roadways on Monday afternoon. Along sections of Brunswick Avenue several vehicles stalled in the torrential rain, which overwhelmed the road and drainage system. Flood waters …