States of Public Emergency Declared in Seven Police Divisions

States of Public Emergency Declared in Seven Police Divisions

States of Public Emergency, (SOEs) are now in effect in seven police divisions islandwide to curtail upsurges in violent crimes. Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, announced on Sunday, November 14, that SOEs have been declared in St. Andrew South, Kingston West, Kingston...
Red Rose Fish Market, Downtown Kingston Reopens

Red Rose Fish Market, Downtown Kingston Reopens

Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams, has announced plans to reopen the Red Rose Fish Market in Downtown Kingston and other markets that were closed due to rising COVID-19 infections in recent months. At the meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation...
AAJ: Port Royal Road Shoreline Protection Works

AAJ: Port Royal Road Shoreline Protection Works

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has announced a partnership with Y.P. Seaton and Associates Company Limited (YPS) on a key project to execute shore-line protection works along Port Royal Road at the Norman Manley International Airport’s eastern end of...
A Look into the Sixth Form Pathway Programme

A Look into the Sixth Form Pathway Programme

We explore the merits and potential pitfalls of the Education Ministry’s plans for a  sixth form Pathway Programme in high schools, that would see students mandated to stay enrolled in secondary education for 7 years. The move is hoped to better prepare students for...