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Gov’t ramping up efforts to position Jamaica as strong competitor in the global cann...

17 April 2026

The government is ramping up efforts to position Jamaica as a strong competitor in the global cannabis industry, activel...

Man accused of chopping St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Micheal Belnavis last year offered bail ...

17 April 2026

The attorney representing Chad-Kale Thomas, who is accused of chopping St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Micheal Belnavis at his pro...

Two people charged in connection with $80 million phishing scam at NCB

17 April 2026

Two people have been charged in connection with an $80 million phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank (NCB). 26-y...

PM Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica is about 99% restored following the passage of Hurrican...

17 April 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has indicated that Jamaica is about 99% restored in utility services following the pas...

Tributes pour in for Iconic Reggae Singer-Songwriter Ernie Smith who died yesterday at age 80

17 April 2026

The Government and Opposition are paying tribute to Iconic Reggae Singer-Songwriter Ernie Smith who died last evening. E...

NWC urges customers to settle arrears as disconnections intensify across some parishes

17 April 2026

The National Water Commission NWC is urging customers with outstanding balances to act now as disconnections intensify a...

Financial Services Commission seeking to have fees increased for insurance sector as it mo...

16 April 2026

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is seeking to have fees increased for the insurance sector as it moves to better...

St. Ann’s Bay Health and Fitness Club marks 4 years; 27 members also celebrated

16 April 2026

By: Myesha Broadie and Clement Reid Twenty-seven (27) members of the St. Ann’s Bay Health and Fitness Club in St. Ann ...

Construction companies, developers, property owners to brace for likely material cost incr...

16 April 2026

The Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica (MQAJ) says construction companies, developers and property owners shoul...

Opposition calls on government to cap ad valorem tax on petroleum products as global energ...

16 April 2026

As the Government implements a revised Petrojam pricing mechanism to keep up with escalating global oil prices, there is...