Jimmy Cliff crosses last river WESTERN BUREAU: The dark clouds that hung over Somerton on Monday and the rains that soaked the quiet St James community felt like nature itself mourning the passing of its beloved son – reggae icon James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers. Somerton has...
NPTAJ calls for field schools The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) wants the Government to consider establishing field schools to reduce disruptions in teaching and learning, as thousands of students remain displaced in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. “The...
‘Shelter school’ springs to life at Godfrey Stewart High Excited chatter filled Godfrey Stewart High School in Westmoreland last Wednesday as children’s voices echoed across the compound. From the main office, teachers could be heard giving instructions to students gathered in a nearby classroom. Vice-...
Couple with newborn battling homelessness after roof collapse “Sometimes mi haffi show dem a picture a mi baby to get help,” lamented Ewan McPherson, as he stood near his three-month-old baby after collecting care packages in Black River, St Elizabeth. His words reflect the ongoing struggle faced by many...
Defence raises ‘banana boat’ theory as PICA confirms no legal exit by Donaldson Well-known social media influencer Donalee Donaldson did not leave the island at any point during 2022, according to official immigration records. The deputy director of immigration at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)...
Jimmy Cliff’s songs of hope and humanity leave lasting impact, leaders say Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who, alongside Bob Marley, helped bring reggae, ska, and rocksteady to the world, has died from a seizure and pneumonia on Monday at 81. His wife, Latifa, announced on social media that he passed following...
Teacher paid for nine years without assignment gets reinstated A demand by the Ministry of Education for a Westmoreland teacher to repay $18 million in alleged unearned salary has collapsed following the teacher’s move to seek the court’s intervention, resulting in a settlement. Sandra McNeil, through attorney...
BIKES TO THE RESCUE In the best of times, the drive to Halls Delight in the hills of rural St Andrew is not for the faint of heart. Now, three weeks after Hurricane Melissa dumped several inches of rain on the picturesque community, turning already poor roads into...
SBAJ SOUNDS SOS Charging that the Government is moving too slowly while hundreds of livelihoods hang in the balance, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is calling on the Government to provide immediate direct grants of $300,000 to $500,000 for small...
JPS CEO: Full underground power grid too costly for Jamaica While the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa has intensified calls for underground electricity infrastructure, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) CEO Hugh Grant says the cost and complexity mean only targeted areas are likely to benefit...