News
May 14, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Retention of tourism dollar lowest in the Caribbean
Caribbean tourism leaders are pushing for urgent action to reduce industry leakages that continue to drain billions from regional economies despite record visitor arrivals.
May 14, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Electrician freed of cocaine charges
A 39-year-old electrician who was accused of having cocaine valued about $10 million was freed in the St Catherine Parish Court on Thursday after the Crown conceded it could not mount a viable…
May 14, 2026
Renewed drive to benefit from red mud
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says there is a renewed drive to capitalise on bauxite residue, otherwise called ‘Jamaican red mud’.
May 14, 2026
Conservation group raises concern over proposed 2026 bird season
BirdLife Jamaica (BLJ) is calling for Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) to maintain the closed season for bird shooting until there is scientific data showing a full recovery of game…
May 14, 2026
NWA urges caution in setting fires following partial collapse of Broadgate main road
The National Works Agency (NWA) is urging members of the public to exercise care in setting fires in sensitive locations after a section of the Broadgate main road in St Mary became seriously…
May 13, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Tufton announces $1b injection to create infrastructure maintenance facility; new fund to tackle social determinants of health
Amid ongoing complaints about the state of infrastructure in the health sector, the Government will, this year, be pumping $1 billion into the establishment of its Health Infrastructure Maintenance…
May 13, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Former Maroon chiefs accusing Chief Currie of manipulating upcoming election
WESTERN BUREAU:
Former colonels Meredith Rowe and Ferron Williams, who plan to contest the upcoming Accompong Maroon leadership elections, have raised concerns about the process, which is being…
May 13, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Relief red flag - Up to February, ODPEM spend only 1.8 per cent of cash donations meant to assist Hurricane Melissa victims
Four months after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction, particularly across southern and western Jamaica, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had…
May 13, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Finally, period poverty gets attention from the authorities
Period poverty in Jamaica is to be addressed by the government, according to Health Minister Christopher Tufton, who made the announcement during his Sectoral debate in parliament on Tuesday.
Period…