Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) president proposes GSAT school-based assessment
RUEL REID, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), is urging the Government to introduce a School-Based Assessment (SBA) for students sitting the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) wants nightclub applicants to present spirit licences
AS OF March 31 the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) will be requiring applicants for amusement licences to present valid certification for selling spirits before they can be given licences. This will apply to people renewing their licences.

Hilary session opens in Circuit Court - 'Creaking' justice system, violent crime among major concerns
THE HILARY session of the Home Circuit Court opened Monday with concerns being raised about the 'creaking' justice system, the increase in violent crimes and the huge backlog of cases, particularly of murder and sexual offence cases...

T&T names new High Commissioner to Jamaica
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Foreign Affairs Minister Knowlson Gift has designated Yvonne Gittens-Joseph as the new resident High Commissioner to Kingston, Jamaica. Gittens-Joseph will also have simultaneous accreditation as Ambassador...

Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association (JGRA) members complying
THE JAMAICA Gasoline Retailers Association, JGRA yesterday said it was satisfied with efforts by its members to comply with the regulations governing the petroleum trade. Last Thursday, four petrol stations were closed...

Errol Greene wants dump relocated
NATIONAL SOLID Waste Management Authority head Errol Greene, has expressed a desire to see the Riverton City Dump moved from its current location. According to Mr. Greene, the chief executive officer of the NSWMA...