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Math scores up, English stays strong in CSEC results (opens the original)
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More Caribbean students conquered CSEC mathematics this year, with the regional pass rate climbing four percentage points, while English maintained its strong performance. Data released by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) today show that 42 per cent of students passed mathematics in the May/June 2026 examinations, up from last year's 38 per cent. While the improvement remains modest, CXC Director of Operations Dr Nicole Manning said the increase should still be welcomed. “Any improvement
Jamaican admits role in US$9m scam that targeted elderly Americans (opens the original)
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A 30-year-old Jamaican who prosecutors say helped orchestrate a multimillion-dollar scam targeting elderly Americans has pleaded guilty in the United States, admitting his role in a fraud ring that fleeced victims of more than US$9 million over a decade. Jordan Trought entered his guilty plea on June 1 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and bank fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Trought, who was arrested in Jamaica in August 2025 an
JTA president blasts slow pace of $24.8b school repair programme (opens the original)
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With just weeks before the new school year begins, the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is accusing the Ministry of Education of moving too slowly to restore hurricane-damaged schools, warning that some students could return to unsafe classrooms. JTA President Mark Malabver said the ministry has been "dragging their feet" in overseeing repairs to schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, arguing that the slow pace threatens the September reopening. Malabver pointed to the National Education Trust
Camera man demands apology, eyes lawsuit against Elephant Man (opens the original)
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The photographer shoved from the stage during Elephant Man's Dream Weekend performance has lawyered up, demanding a public apology from the dancehall star while signalling his intention to take legal action over the humiliating incident. Professional photographer Dario Shields, who was pushed by the entertainer during his performance at the YUSH party in Montego Bay on August 1, says the ordeal left him embarrassed, emotionally distressed and with damaged camera equipment. In a statement issued
Cop found with throat slashed at police station (opens the original)
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A chilling discovery has rocked the Jamaica Constabulary Force after a police constable was found dead with his throat reportedly slashed inside the May Pen Police Station in Clarendon on Monday evening. The deceased has been identified as Constable Kenroy Pitter of Endeavour, Mile Gully, Manchester. Preliminary reports indicate that the officer's body was discovered shortly after 6 p.m. inside the police station. Sources said Constable Pitter appeared to have been dead for some time before he w
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