Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaica is under performing in comparison to a number of other Caribbean nations.

Speaking at a town hall meeting in St. Ann last evening, the Opposition Leader cited recent economic gains such as a reduction in the unemployment rate and relatively low inflation.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has called on educators to embrace technology and prepare students for a dynamic world.

Speaking at a function on Teachers’ Day at Mico University College yesterday, Dr. Holness noted that some Jamaicans think in a short-term perspective, which can lead to less effective strategies.

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The return of controversial vendor Alice Waugh to Crab Circle in Kingston, has prompted the Municipal Authority to seek verification of licence possession by persons who sell in the area.

Ms Waugh had left crab circle amid public outrage, after she was reportedly caught on camera engaging in an unsanitary act.

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The missing feline from a vessel intercepted by the JDF Coast Guard at Hendriks Wharf, Black River in St Elizabeth yesterday, is a juvenile ocelot and not a tiger cub as was initially reported.

The ocelot is about the size of a young domestic cat and has a dark, spotted coat.

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uards attached to Hawk Eye Limited, who are reportedly restive about pay and working conditions, will be staging a peaceful demonstration today, to bring public attention to their grouse.

The Union of Clerical and Administrative Employees (Ucase) said guards who are assigned to be on duty today, will continue to operate as normal, while those off duty will participate in the protest.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that at no time was there any attempt to harm or deceive teachers.

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Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) says it will extend its operations this week to cater to customers who might have been impacted by this morning's strike. Truckers who operate at the port withdrew their service to protest the slow pace of processing at the facility.

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As Jamaica observes Teachers' Day, Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon has emphasized that the Government will collaborate with educators to attain the desired outcomes.Dr. Morris Dixon was speaking during this morning's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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This as the country celebrates Teachers' Day.One parent told IRIE FM News that she credits her daughter's educational development to a teacher, who has shown immense patience, competence and dedication.

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The animal was one of several seized when the Jamaica Defence Force interdicted a vessel off the south coast this morning.The army says this was an attempt to smuggle contraband into the country.

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