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May 27, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Residents repair Portland road on Labour Day - Ticketing booth built at Carder Park
Residents of Reservoir in Kildaire, Buff Bay, western Portland, turned out in large numbers on Labour Day, Monday, to carry out minor repairs to a deteriorating road surface and drainage system.
The…
May 27, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
MoBay mayor calls for innovation beyond wage hikes
Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon has cautioned that wage increases alone will not be enough to secure Jamaica’s long-term economic future, arguing that productivity, innovation, and equitable…
May 27, 2026
Antony Anderson, ambassador to US and former police, army chief, to head NaRRA
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced the appointment of Major General Antony Anderson, Jamaica's ambassador to the United States, as the first chief executive officer of the National…
May 27, 2026
Carney: Alberta independence push could mirror Brexit turmoil
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has compared Alberta’s vote on whether to move towards independence to Brexit, calling it a potential “dangerous bluff”.
Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada’s…
May 27, 2026
Typical US CEO pay climbs 6% in 2025 to J$2.8 billion
The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to US$17.7 million (J$2.8 billion), as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices and gave them…
May 27, 2026
Fresh EU funds aim to speed digital reforms
Jamaica has received a second tranche of funding from the European Union (EU) to support its push towards a digital economy, bringing total disbursements under the Digital Jamaica programme to $613.5…
May 27, 2026
Three gov’t female lawmakers denounce Burchell’s remarks about Speaker Holness
Three government female parliamentarians have condemned recent remarks made by People’s National Party representative Nekeisha Burchell about House Speaker Juliet Holness, describing the comments as…
May 27, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Endometrial cancer - Why Jamaican women must pay attention to silent warning signs
Endometrial cancer, a disease affecting the lining of the womb, is emerging as a major health concern for women in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. Alarmingly, Jamaica now has one of the highest…
May 27, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Showing up for life: Relay For Life 2026 launches with message of hope, healing and community
The fight against cancer is not fought only in hospitals or treatment rooms. It is fought in homes, in communities, in quiet moments of fear, and through the support of people who refuse to let…