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A motorist struggling to navigate the terrible road conditions in Strathbogie.
April 10, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Bad roads driving Westmoreland motorists crazy

WESTERN BUREAU: For commuters in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, and surrounding communities, routes that used to be short commutes have now turned into tests of patience as the roadways deteriorate.…
From left: Wayne Boothe, managing director, BOOT, Denise Boothe, chief financial officer, BOOT, and Alexcia Boothe, chief executive officer of BOOT share a photo with their Business of the Year award at the St Ann Chamber of Commerce Awards on March 29.
April 10, 2026

BOOT Jamaica named Business of the Year in St Ann

BOOT Jamaica, an operator of integrated fuel and retail developments, has been named Business of the Year by the St Ann Chamber of Commerce. Accepting the award on behalf of the company were its…
Dr Asburn Pinnock
April 10, 2026

Mico University sets stage for AI and innovation summit

The Mico University College is taking steps to strengthen Jamaica’s position in the global digital economy with the staging of the Innovation with and for a Purpose (IP) Summit, scheduled for May 25…
Dr Susan Otuokon, strategic development officer in the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Science and Technology, at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
April 10, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

UWI aims to rebrand science for a new generation

In early 2024, the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at The University of the West Indies, Mona launched the FiWi Science Initiative, alongside a suite of related projects. Two years on, the…
Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority.
April 9, 2026

CRH says protocols followed in baby death case

Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) says a detailed internal review has found that medical protocols were followed in the case in which baby Ramontay Rakai Ranger died at the facility on Good Friday. …
Seventy motorcycles have been added to enhance mobility.
April 9, 2026

JCF gets 143 new vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a significant boost to its operational capacity following the handover of 143 vehicles by the Ministry of National Security. The ceremony was held…
Kirk Benjamin, acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency.
April 9, 2026

Kirk Benjamin to act as Jamaica Customs Agency CEO

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced the temporary appointment of Kirk Benjamin as acting chief executive officer. His appointment becomes effective, Friday, April 10, following a…
Entrance to the Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine.
April 9, 2026

Security scare disrupts operations at Spanish Town Hospital, says SERHA

Operations at Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine were disrupted Thursday after a reported “bomb threat,” according to the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). “The St Catherine North…
Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie addresses the Local government and community month 2021 National Church Service, which was held at the Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny on Sunday November 21.
April 9, 2026

Government sets May 8 deadline to relocate Hurricane Melissa shelterees

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has announced that all persons still housed in school shelters following Hurricane Melissa will be relocated to suitable accommodations by…