The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) wants fines for teachers who practice without a licence to go up to $2.5 million.
Read more: NPTAJ wants teachers fined $2.5m for practicing without licence
People's National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has declared that the parliamentary opposition will not support proposed changes to the Bail Act that will prevent persons charged with murder and gun crimes from getting bail.
The Board and Management of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), is deeply saddened by the death of board member, Mr. Omar Francis, who died in a motor vehicle accident today (Monday, June 13, 2022).
Mr. Francis was appointed to SERHA’s board in December 2020 and served as the chairman of the Spanish Town Hospital's Management Committee. Through his sterling leadership, the hospital has made several achivements to its infrastructure and services, which will not be forgotten.
Mr. Wentworth Charles, Board Chairman, SERHA, expressed sadness at the news of the passing of Mr. Francis. “It is really a sad time for us, for the staff, the team at the Spanish Town Hospital and the Health Ministry. He will be long remembered for his kind-hearted spirit and for his dedication towards fulfilling the mandate for a better health care system.”
The Board and Management of SERHA extend sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr.Francis.
May Almighty God give rest and peace to the departed soul.
With deepest sympathy.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says he is pleased with how the initial phase of the rollout of the Station Records Management System within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been progressing.
Read more: Minister Pleased with Rollout of Station Records Management System
The police are probing a suspected bail racket following the arrest and charge of a woman by the Area 2 Police, last week.