peaking at the Jamaica Teachers' Association Golden Torch Award 2025, Dr. Smith says while teachers may receive kind words or platitudes, their work should be recognized and rewarded in monetary ways.

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More controversy continues to brew around the troubled Two Times Riddim.

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“Radio is relevant,” is Stephen Stewart’s message to Jamaican entertainers — especially those pushing the narrative that radio is becoming obsolete.

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IRIE FM’s radio personality Amber has diversified her portfolio to include entrepreneur.

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Dancehall Queen Spice is hailing IRIE FM as the station celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

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Last November, STATIN said it had entered the final phases of the 2022 Population and Housing Census and was seeking to complete it while preparing for the upcoming census in 2031.

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz said earlier this week that the government will not renew the JPS' current all-island licence under the existing terms upon its expiration on July 8, 2027.The light and power company expressed grave concern following notification from government stating that this development has several implications for the energy sector, and for the country in general.

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The concern follows last night's double murder during a vigil for a woman, who was reportedly shot dead by a policeman believed to be her boyfriend last week.

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Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) said while its disappointed with the sentences handed down by the court to the police officers convicted in relation to the death of Mario Deane, it hopes that this will serve as a catalyst for a reform of the Country's Justice and Penal Systems.

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On Tuesday, the Westmoreland Court sentenced Corporal Elaine Stewart to five years for manslaughter, misconduct in a public office, and perverting the course of justice. She was granted bail, pending appeal.

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