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Jamaica · JamaicaSt Catherine businesswoman Roxanne Ewart was yesterday freed of ganja charges because of a major discrepancy between what was allegedly recovered and what was tested at the government's forensic laboratory. The discrepancy was revealed...See the Story
St Catherine businesswoman freed of ganja charges
Jamaica · JamaicaThe Overseas Examination Commission (OEC) is urging school administrators to be compliant with the regulations and standards that govern the handling of examination materials in their institutions. As the exam season approaches, Chairman of the OEC...See the Story
School administrators urged to comply with regulations governing handling of exam materials
Cab Drivers · LinsteadA gunman posing as a passenger fatally shot a taxi driver and injured three persons last night in Linstead, St Catherine. The deceased cabbie has been identified as Gabian Lewis of Benbow district in Guys Hill in the parish. It is reported that...See the Story
Taxi driver fatally shot, passengers injured in Linstead
Jamaica · JamaicaEx-soldier Dane Johnson, who was charged for engaging the police in a shoot-out in Cumberland, Portmore, St Catherine, was on Tuesday found not legally responsible for his actions due to his mental condition at the time. A decision on the next...See the Story
Ex-soldier in Portmore police shoot-out not criminally responsible due to mental condition, judge rules
Jamaica · JamaicaApr. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson Representatives from the MTA and DOT gathered at the King Manor Museum in Jamaica last week to host an open house meeting focusing on the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign proposal. The open house ran from 5-8:30 p.m. on Apr. 17. Throughout the night, a handful of residents trickled in to speak to the redesign team. The representatives told the attendees that the redesign aims to improve bus service throughout the…See the Story
MTA hosts open house in Jamaica to showcase Queens Bus Network Redesign proposal – QNS
Jamaica · JamaicaApproximately 25,700 electronic vouchers (e-vouchers) have been issued to educators in public schools islandwide under the ongoing 'Own Your Own Device' initiative. This brings e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM) closer to its target of...See the Story
E-Learning Jamaica nearing target of disbursing 26,000 electronic vouchers to educators
Jamaica · JamaicaNasha Johnson empowering youth in Portland Titchfield High School alumna Nasha Johnson has always epitomised excellence in her endeavours. A mother not only to her biological child, Micah Francis, but also to numerous youth whom she inspires and guides towards achieving their best,...See the Story