CXC to phase out traditional SBA for most CSEC, CAPE subjects amid AI concerns The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced sweeping reforms to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework, including the phased removal of the traditional SBA for most non-practical Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) subjects, as it responds to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence and other technological advances.
Two Jamaicans in Eswatini decline offer to return home: Foreign Affairs Ministry The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it has made contact with two of the three Jamaican nationals reported to be in the Kingdom of Eswatini, with both men indicating that they do not wish to return to Jamaica at this time.
Praedial larceny declines in South Trelawny after arrest of suspected thief There has been a decline in praedial larceny in South Trelawny, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Orville Bushay, who heads the Praedial Larceny Unit for Area One, which comprises Trelawny, St James, Hanover and Westmoreland.
Bird strike likely caused helicopter crash that killed six people in New York last year: Investigators AP – The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed six people, investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the tragedy.
Tufton urges families, communities to take care of senior citizens Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is imploring families and communities to take responsibility for the care of senior citizens.
Policeman pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting death of girlfriend in St Mary The policeman charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend during a dispute at the woman's house in Richmond, St Mary, in June last year has pleaded guilty.
International students, journalists to face stricter US visa rules Foreign journalists and international students heading to the United States on temporary visas are to face new limits on how long they can remain in the country under a new rule announced by the US Department of Homeland Security.
St Catherine councillor calls for gov’t to establish health insurance for taxi operators Councillor for the Waterford Division in St Catherine, Fenley Douglas, is urging the Government to establish a mandatory health insurance programme for Jamaica's route taxi operators, arguing that the sector places a significant financial burden on the country's public healthcare system.
Body of teen boy who went missing while swimming in St Thomas found The body of a 16-year-old Munro College student who went missing after getting into difficulties while swimming at Shallay Beach in St Thomas on Wednesday has been recovered.
Jamaican man charged for shooting death of niece in Bronx A Jamaican man in New York has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of his niece on Monday night in the Bronx.