Two students of Lennon High School in Clarendon died from injuries sustained in an accident that occurred about 8:00 am along Bustamante Highway.

It is alleged that the driver of the ill-fated crash was speeding in an effort to elude members of the Transport Authority.

He fled the scene but was subsequently held at the Norman Manley International Airport while attempting to board a flight.

Three other students remain hospitalized with one in critical condition.

In this JEP Discussion, panellists reflected on key developments in Jamaica’s job market since 2000, examining how these changes have shaped the types of jobs and their characteristics today. Looking ahead to 2040, panellists they focused on identifying likely trends and developments that will influence the future of work in Jamaica and assessed their expected impacts. Additionally, the panel explored potential scenarios for jobs in Jamaica, considering the implications of these identified trends and developments on the labour market and workforce dynamics.

Delroy Dawson and Rosemarie Shaw both secured wins for the PNP in the Aenon Town and Morant Bay divisions, but the opposition party did not contest parliamentary by-elections for the constituencies of St Andrew North Western and Trelawny Southern.

The next general election is constitutionally due September 2025.

President of the PNP Mark Golding, while addressing Comrades at a fundraiser reception for its St Catherine South Western candidate Dr Kurt Waul at Kaluga Kafe, says all indicators are showing that majority of voting electorate are calling for a change.

Dr Waul, who was defeated in the 2020 general elections by Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) incumbent and political veteran Everald Warmington, made the declaration at a fundraising reception at Kaluga Kafe Sunday night.

With PNP leader Mark Golding present, Dr Waul used the occasion to take a veiled swipe at JLP leader and Prime Minister Andrew Holness as well as Warmington.
Jamaicans are expected to go to the polls in 2025.

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Plan B was activated 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled 10:00 am start with organisers shifting activities indoor at the Lions Civic Centre.

Once settled the energy inside went up a few levels, erasing any mood that previously threatened to dampen spirits.

Live streaming of the November 28 event by local company Mystic5 Multimedia Services did raise the level of excitement and value for exhibitors in particular.

Naturally the rain had a knock-on effect on the crowd turnout but some persons still brave the weather and showed up nonetheless.

Campbell, 31, was found guilty following a Level 3 Charge related to his conduct during the CG United Super50 Final against Barbados Pride on 23 November 2024. 

The charge, issued by Match Referee Reon King in accordance with the CWI Code of Conduct for Players and Officials, relates to Campbell's decision to not attend the toss as instructed by the umpires. In a letter to the Match Referee, Campbell apologized for the disruption.

Xavier Fogah, more popularly known as ‘Niah Gang’ was shot dead at his Panton Lane home while doing a live on the prominent social media platform.

According to preliminary investigation the incident occurred about 9:00 pm yesterday.

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Another man who was seated beside Fogah during the gun attack miraculously escaped uninjured.

The prestigious awards were presented during a ceremony hosted by the LASCO Chin Foundation (LCF) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoEYI) and the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) on, December 6. The annual event, which has been a cornerstone in recognising the dedication, innovation and leadership of educators across seven regions for the past 27 years, was held under the theme: “Challenges there are, but excellence prevails”.

Tariq Melvin, a native of Bodles and resident of Marlie Mount here in southwest St Catherine was formally pronounced dead at hospital after his body was pulled from waters at Streamz Palmz river, a popular scenic attraction for locals and foreigners in Toll Gate, Clarendon.

Information reaching Old Harbour News is that Melvin and other relatives went to the location for day of fun and frolic before tragedy struck.

However, sometime around 1:15 pm it said that he was observed sitting on a rock while telling others that the area in front of him was “very deep”.

Cyclists from the host club and all across the island will converge at the Mineral Heights to Jamalco circuit in the Clarendon capital of May Pen where they will compete in several categories.

Sunday's meet is sponsored in part by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Jamaica, headquartered here in the Old Harbour region.

The partnership is seen by both club and the Islamic movement as a win-win opportunity for youth engagement and development.