Local News

Residents in Long Road, St Mary no longer marooned due to single-lane traffic access

26 February 2026

Residents of Long Road in St. Mary are no longer marooned, as effort was made last evening, to create single-lane traffi...

Young Jamaicans urged to harness creativity for economic growth and business success

25 February 2026

Young people are being encouraged to pursue opportunities in the creative industries. State Minister for Industry, Inves...

Gov’t allocates $100M to support the recovery of the Banana and Plantain Industry

25 February 2026

The government has allocated $100 million to support the recovery of the Banana and Plantain Industry, following devasta...

Central Westmoreland MP Dwayne Vaz and driver charged for assault occasioning actual bodil...

25 February 2026

Central Westmoreland Member of Parliament Dwayne Vaz is one of two men charged in connection with an assault incident at...

NWC reports revenue loss of over $3B following passage of Hurricane Melissa

25 February 2026

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting a revenue loss of over $3 billion following the passage of Hurricane Me...

Fi We Children Foundation calls for urgent review and reform of school grooming policies

25 February 2026

The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling for urgent review and reform of school grooming policies to ensure they ...

U.S. President’s new global tariffs will hurt, but no major impact anticipated for J...

25 February 2026

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says it does not anticipate any major impact from United States President Donald Trump’s new...

Water Ministry initiates mitigation measures ahead of expected reduced rainfall from April...

25 February 2026

The Water Ministry has initiated mitigation measures ahead of an expected below-normal rainy season from April to June. ...

PM Holness says Caribbean region must prepare for climate shocks, calls for unity among me...

25 February 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Caribbean region must move from responding to climate shocks to preparing for...

MOCA and Casino Gaming Commission partner to safeguard Jamaica’s emerging casino gam...

25 February 2026

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Casino Gamin...