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Bomb threat disrupts operations at Spanish Town Hospital

09 April 2026

A bomb threat at the Spanish Town Hospital has disrupted operations at the facility, prompting a swift emergency respons...

Health Minister highlights challenges filling posts  previously held by Cuban healthcare...

09 April 2026

There are challenges filling posts previously held by Cuban healthcare workers at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. ...

Shelterees still being accommodated at schools  to be relocated by May 8

09 April 2026

The Local Government Ministry says shelterees still housed at schools will be placed in viable accommodations by May 8. ...

JTA challenges Education Ministry over shelteree misconduct at schools

09 April 2026

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has challenged the Education Ministry’s position that it was not aware of al...

Three persons were chopped, one fatally in Cobbla District Manchester last night

09 April 2026

Three persons were chopped, one fatally in Cobbla District Manchester last night. The deceased is 30-year-old Otis Moore...

Investigations continue to determine cause of fire which claimed life of 14 y/o girl

09 April 2026

Jamaica Fire Brigade Divisional Commander for St Catherine Superintendent Dennis Lyons says investigators are seeking to...

JPS acknowledges and is sensitive to customers who remain without power

08 April 2026

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has reiterated that it is aware of and sensitive to the plight of customers who remain ...

St Mary Municipal Corporation partners with Department of Correctional Services for debush...

08 April 2026

The St. Mary Municipal Corporation has partnered with the Department of Correctional Services to debush the Port Maria c...

Review being conducted following death of baby boy at Cornwall Regional Hospital

08 April 2026

An urgent review is being conducted, following the death of a baby boy who was delivered at the Cornwall Regional Hospit...

Gov’t says it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at sc...

08 April 2026

The Education Ministry has stated that it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at schools. T...