OEC says new pilot model delayed PEP examination payments
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has blamed a new pilot operational model for delays in payments to educators who supervised the recent Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Dozens of examination workers remain unpaid mor
OEC says new pilot model delayed PEP examination payments
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has blamed a new pilot operational model for delays in payments to educators who supervised the recent Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Dozens of examination workers remain unpaid mor
Mbappé beats Messi's record to become youngest with 100 Champions League appearances
ROME (AP) — Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player with 100 Champions League appearances when he reached the century mark at age 27 in Real Madrids match at Roma on Wednesday. Lionel Messi had set the previous record at age 28 against Roma in Sep
Seprod shareholders approve stock split
Neville Graham/ senior staff writer Seprod Limited shareholders have cleared the way for the company to raise fresh equity, reduce debt and pursue expansion opportunities across the Caribbean, while also approving a five-for-one stock split.
‘Circumstances beyond our control' - BZR WKND Ja's marquee concert postponed to December 20
BZR WKND (Bizarre Weekend) Jamaicas marquee concert, which was to feature international rap star Cardi B as its headline act, has been postponed from October 18 to December 20. The organisers announced the change in a statement posted on Tuesday, citin
Editorial | Who has it in for the CCJ?
Were this newspaper given to conspiracy theories, it might believe that there is a deliberate attempt to undermine and collapse the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) from within. Either that, or some people at the court possess disastrously poor judgement.
What really is the role of the Consumer Affairs Commission?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having lived in a foreign country, you return home and are quickly reminded of where you are. Only in Jamaica! For several months, I spent less than JMD $10,000 to ship items to Jamaica, mainly toiletries. In fact, one of my shipments w
Something Extra | Wednesday
Princess Grand Jamaica rolled out the red carpet for the 33rd World Travel Awards Caribbean and Americas Gala Ceremony on Sunday night, without actually laying one on the floor. Truth be told, it didnt need to. The ballroom was dressed for an evening o
Inflammatory breast cancer
You probably know that a lump in the breast may be a symptom of breast cancer. But what about breast cancer that develops without that warning sign? Inflammatory breast cancer is a fast-moving cancer that doesnt usually form a lump; instead, the skin o
Irish public sector workers strike, leading to school closures and cancelled medical appointments
LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of teachers, doctors and civil servants walked off the job in Ireland on Wednesday, crippling public services across the country as workers demand higher wages to offset the rising cost of living. Most schools, colle