Advanced plant science spurring Jamaica’s post-hurricane crop recovery

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Jamaica works to strengthen its food production systems and recover from the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa, advanced plant science is quietly playing a vital role—ensuring farmers have reliable…

Mico University College president calls for teacher preparation to lead national recovery

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Mico University College President Dr Asburn Pinnock is making a strong case for placing teacher preparation at the centre of Jamaica’s recovery and long-term development strategy. The University College is drawing…

Newly elected members of the Diaspora Council and Youth Council announced

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe newly elected members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council have been announced and will serve Jamaican communities across the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

They are expected to formally assume office in March.

JTA threatens further action over delays in removing hurricane shelterees from schools

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is threatening further action if government agencies fail to present an immediate, time-bound plan to remove hurricane-affected shelterees from school compounds. 

The union said the continued housing of displaced persons at several schools has become “untenable” and is demanding urgent relocation by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

Smooth operations anticipated for traffic Ticket Public Day in St Catherine

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Court Administration Division (CAD) is preparing to launch its Traffic Ticket Public Day initiative on March 4 at the St Catherine Parish Court, with measures in place to ensure…

St Thomas shooter finally caught after 20 years on the run

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter nearly twenty years on the run, a 61-year-old man wanted for a 2006 shooting in St Thomas has finally been arrested and charged. He has been identified as Collin…