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The Lucea coastline showing mounds of debris and silt
March 16, 2026 by Adrian Frater

Mayor: Dredging harbour could fix Lucea’s flooding problem

Western Bureau: Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels, who is spearheading the call for a national response to the spate of recent floodings in Hanover, believes the dredging of the town’s harbour to address…
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
March 16, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Monroe Ellis: Law needed to close climate change response gap

Auditor General (AuG) Pamela Monroe Ellis says the Jamaican Government has laid a solid foundation for the country’s climate response, but is warning of the absence of climate legislation to create…
Jason Henzell, chairman of Jakes Hotel and co-founder of BREDS, the Treasure Beach Foundation, was among those supporting the Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley tribute concert.
March 16, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Music, memories and heartfelt tributes filled the air at the Bob Marley Museum on Saturday as family, friends and fans gathered to honour the life of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley. The Old Soul Live…
Andrew Swaby, mayor of Kingston.
March 16, 2026

KSAMC reviewing 2026 Carnival in Ja routes, event applications

The proposed routes for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), as preparations intensify…
March 16, 2026

Radio Jamaica 94FM and FAME 95FM roll out updated programme line-ups

The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced updates to the programme schedules on Radio Jamaica 94FM and FAME 95FM, introducing new voices while maintaining several of the shows listeners know…
Scores of people take advantage of free health checks during activities at the health fair in Manchester.
March 16, 2026

Large turnout for free kidney screenings at Mandeville Health Fair

Scores of people turned out for free kidney screening tests at a health fair hosted by the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) Renal Department, as part of activities marking World Kidney Week. The…
Morgan Fletcher, operations lead for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Road Assessment Programme.
March 16, 2026

Experts push for climate-resilient road design

Following last October’s devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, large sections of Jamaica’s road network were left damaged or destroyed, cutting off communities and exposing long-standing weaknesses…
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams opening the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 10.
March 16, 2026

Editorial | Waiting for transformation

The 2026/27 Budget Speech by Minister Fayval Williams was to a large extent an update on the post Hurricane Melissa recovery plans. It told a good story about surviving a great shock, restoring…
Elijah Marley embraces his uncle Stephen Marley during the tribute concert for Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley.
March 16, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Family, friends celebrate Jo Mersa at eternal earthstrong tribute concert

Bob Marley’s former home and recording studio provided the backdrop to music, movement and memories on Saturday, as Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley’s tribute concert unfolded at the Bob Marley Museum before…