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• Jamaica Resort Faces $26M Tax Bill Amid Land Dispute · New Falmouth Resorts Limited faces a $26.3 million tax bill and potential forfeiture of 260 acres in Coopers Pen, Jamaica.
• Jamaica Resort Faces $26M Tax Bill Over Disputed Coopers Pen Land · New Falmouth Resorts Limited faces a $26.3 million tax bill for unpaid property taxes on disputed land in Coopers Pen, Jamaica.
• Manchester Youth Camp Inspires Interest in Jamaica Constabulary Force · A week-long youth camp in Manchester fostered trust and inspired local participants to inquire about joining the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
• Grade Seven Academy Reading Initiative Yields 91.7% Student Improvement · Grade Seven Academy students at Holy Trinity High School showed a 91.7% improvement in reading performance over the 2026 academic year.
• Grade Seven Academy Reading Initiative Shows 91.7% Student Improvement · Holy Trinity High School reports 91.7% of Grade 8 students improved reading levels after three assessments.
• Jamaican Tourists Survive Deadly Collision with Stray Cow on Toll Highway · Three passengers narrowly avoided death after a collision with a stray cow on a Jamaican toll highway at night.
• 131 Jamaicans Receive Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarships in 2026 · One hundred thirty-one individuals are set to receive Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarships to train for the Jamaican healthcare sector.
• Former Legislator and Cricket Fan Survive Collision with Stray Cow on Jamaican Toll Road · Three passengers survived a high-speed collision with a stray cow on the May Pen-Mandeville toll highway in Jamaica.
• Jamaica Tourist Board Appoints Diaspora Liaison to Boost Tourism Investment · JTB appoints Vance Carter as the first business development liaison to engage the US Jamaican diaspora for tourism investment.
• Caribbean Students Adjudged 'Slow Learners' Pass CSEC Exams · Two students from St Thomas Technical High School passed CSEC English exams after being labeled slow learners.
• Cooper's Pen Residents Protest Demolition, Demand Relocation and Housing · Residents of Cooper's Pen protest demolition of squatter houses and demand permanent housing from Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
• Cooper's Pen Residents Protest Demolition, Demand Relocation as Prime Minister Remains Silent · Cooper's Pen residents return to the streets to demand relocation after government demolition of their homes.
• Jamaica's PNP President Mark Golding Embraces Democratic Socialism · PNP President Mark Golding declares support for democratic socialism and criticizes the current administration's economic performance.
• Jamaica Students Drive Six-Day Study Program to Overcome Hurricane Disruption · Jamaican educators and students launched a six-day online program to recover from Hurricane Melissa, resulting in significant exam score improvements.
• JPS Foundation Awards STEM Scholarships to Six Caribbean Students · The JPS Foundation awarded $3 million in scholarships to six students pursuing engineering and STEM degrees.
• JPS Foundation Awards $3M in STEM Scholarships to Six Caribbean Students · The JPS Foundation awarded $3 million in scholarships to six students pursuing engineering and medical degrees.
• Stigma Blocks Children from Mental Health Care in Jamaica · Nurse practitioner Tackaya Brown-Lawrence says stigma prevents children from accessing needed mental health care.
• Jamaican Educator Urges Schools to Prioritize Physical Learning Over AI · Helene Coley Nicholson advocates for physical books and human mentorship over AI in Jamaican classrooms.
• JTA President Questions Sufficiency of $18 Billion School Repair Fund · Jamaica Teachers' Association president questions if $18 billion fund covers all post-Hurricane Melissa school repairs.
• Jamaican Driver Fights Reinstatement After Alleged Coerced Resignation Over Gas Theft · A Rubis Energy driver contests his termination, claiming executives pressured him to sign a resignation letter following gas theft allegations.
• Winston Jones High Teacher Celebrates First All-Grade-One Class in Technical Drawing · Kemoy Blake's technical drawing class at Winston Jones High School achieved a historic 100% grade-one pass rate.
• Winston Jones High Teacher Blake Achieves 100% Grade One Pass Rate for All 10 Technical Drawing Students · Kemoy Blake leads all 10 of his technical drawing students to top marks in the CSEC exam for the first time in eight years.
• Skyrocketing Airfares and Sold-Out Flights Squeeze Jamaica-Florida Travel · Severe summer capacity shortages and Spirit Airlines' collapse drive Jamaica-Florida airfares above US$3,000.
• Jamaica-Florida Airfares Soar Past $3,000 Amid Summer Seat Shortage · Jamaicans face airfares exceeding US$3,000 for flights to Florida due to capacity shortages and Spirit Airlines' collapse.
• Pregnancy Nutrition Counseling Reduces Anemia Rates in Jamaica · Western Regional Health Authority data shows nutrition counseling doubles the likelihood of improved hemoglobin levels in pregnant women.
• Jamaican Tech Manager Urges Youth to Use Internet for Growth Beyond Viral Hype · Clive Harris challenges Jamaican students to leverage the internet for education and skills rather than social media trends.
• Sagicor Foundation Awards $7.5M Scholarships to 44 Jamaican Students · The Sagicor Foundation Jamaica awarded $7.5 million in scholarships and grants to 44 students across various fields.
• JTA Waits for Revised JTC Bill After Minister's Assurances on Amendments · Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) delays action on JTC Bill until revised version is reviewed after Minister Dana Morris Dixon's assurances of incorporating their concerns.
• Jamaica Education Minister Urges Compliance with New Student Dress and Grooming Policy · Jamaica's Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon announced the upcoming implementation of a national student dress and grooming policy.
• Education Minister Emphasizes Qualifications Over Political Influence in School Board Appointments · Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon argues that school board qualifications, not political influence, should be the focus of appointments.