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From blazes to briefings: Old Harbour firefighter rise to Jamaica House Fellow

From blazes to briefings: Old Harbour firefighter rise to Jamaica House Fellow

For seven years, 30-year-old Chevaughn Brown stood at the frontline of emergencies as a firefighter stationed at the Old Harbour Fire Station. Today, he sits at policy tables with cabinet ministers, helping to shape government initiatives, a shift he describes as both humbling and transformative.

  • May 28, 2025 04:01 PM | News

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From blazes to briefings: Old Harbour firefighter rise to Jamaica House Fellow

For seven years, 30-year-old Chevaughn Brown stood at the frontline of emergencies as a firefighter stationed at the Old Harbour Fire Station. Today…

  • May 28, 2025 11:01 AM | News
‘Sons of the soil’ honored by Old Harbour Diaspora

While the biblical adage that "a prophet is not without honor except in his own country" holds profound truth, it certainly does not apply…

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Man surrenders in Old Harbour cop murder inquiry

A man unofficially tied to the killing of Police Corporal Kamal Mayne remains in custody after voluntarily surrendering to authorities.

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Man accused of raping Church Pen girls formally charged

Investigators have confirmed that Ricardo Brown, the man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in Church Pen, has been formally charged…

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Sports

CWI pitches Coolidge redevelopment at global investment conference

Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow and CEO Chris Dehring showcased the redevelopment of Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) as a major…

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Education

From blazes to briefings: Old Harbour firefighter rise to Jamaica House Fellow

Now serving as one of six youth professionals selected by the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) Jamaica House…

  • May 28, 2025 11:01 AM | Education
Five educators honoured for 169 years of service

At a special reception inside the banquet hall of the Church of God of Prophecy, Old Harbour, more than 100 persons came together to celebrate the…

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$89m safe passage corridor for Old Harbour Primary on track

 

Scheduled for completion in June, the four-month initiative aims to modernize approximately 1,000 meters of Marlie Acres Road,…

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Old Harbour Primary set for academic boost with $61m infant department

The $61 million project, funded by the CHASE Fund, is expected to transform the learning experience for young students at one of Jamaica’s oldest…

  • Mar 19, 2025 08:22 AM | Education

Business

TransJamaican Highway reports strong Q1 performance

The performance was driven by a 14% year-over-year increase in revenue, which rose to US$22.5 million from US$19.8 million. The company attributes…

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Commentary

Education at the center of global poverty reduction

What was behind these developments? Recent research points to education as one of the main drivers of inclusive growth. There has been an…

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George Foreman helped shine spotlight on Jamaica

Known as the "Sunshine Showdown," this historic bout took place under the bright Jamaican sky and showcased Foreman’s raw power and determination…

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Embracing the Future: Introducing AI to Jamaica's Next Generation

Why Focus on Children?
Children possess an innate curiosity and adaptability, uniquely suited for exploring new concepts…

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