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Flooding reported in sections of Hanover; some schools also affected

05 February 2026

Flooding has been reported in sections of Hanover, as heavy rains continue to affect parts of the island. The National W...

PM Holness declares that public bureaucracy must be reformed

05 February 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has declared that public bureaucracy must be reformed, stating that it needs to be sen...

Trial of Tesha Miller and 24 co-accused adjourns abruptly, due to medical emergency

05 February 2026

The trial of Tesha Miller and his 24 co-accused was adjourned abruptly this afternoon, due to a medical emergency with o...

Four arrested and charged following major police operation in St. Mary

05 February 2026

Four people were arrested and charged for multiple offences following a major police operation in St. Mary this morning....

JMDA puts UHWI on notice of potential industrial action if proper meeting is not convened ...

05 February 2026

The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) has put the management of the University Hospital of the West Indies (...

Meeting yesterday between Gov’t and JTA was reportedly constructive

05 February 2026

The meeting yesterday between the Government and the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), was reportedly constructive....

Education Ministry directs school administrators to allow students to wear warm clothing, ...

05 February 2026

The Education Ministry has directed school administrators to allow students to wear warm clothing, including jackets tha...

Two former Klansman members to be main witnesses in case against Tesha Miller and 24 co-ac...

04 February 2026

Two former Klansman gang members are expected to be the main witnesses for the prosecution in the case against Tesha Mil...

JPS restores power to customers following disruption due to cold front related strong winds

04 February 2026

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) said the majority of customers who lost electricity due to the cold front has had their...

Telecoms Minister Daryl Vaz refutes auditor general’s claim of procurement breach in...

04 February 2026

Nothing wrong was done…. that declaration came from telecommunications minister Daryl Vaz, as he refuted the report by...