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March 11, 2026
Four men charged for major ganja bust at sea in Alligator Pond
Four men who were held at sea allegedly with over 2,000 pounds of ganja in Alligator Pond, St Elizabeth have been charged. Charged with possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, trafficking ganja,…
March 11, 2026
NWA addressing potholes, poor road surface along section of Spanish Town Road
The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is undertaking rehabilitative works along a section of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew. The NWA says the corridor being targeted is between the Spanish Town…
March 11, 2026
UN deeply concerned at deteriorating situation in Cuba
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations Tuesday said it remains “deeply concerned” at the deteriorating situation in Cuba driven by the inability to import fuel, adding that this has triggered an…
March 11, 2026
120 rural women farmers insured against extreme weather
One hundred and twenty members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) are set to benefit from critical insurance coverage to shield their livelihoods against extreme weather. …
March 11, 2026
Hurricane Melissa damage assessment completed; 100,000 properties evaluated - Charles Jr
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Government has completed the damage assessments and self-reporting processes as part of its response and recovery efforts in the…
March 11, 2026
Rural School Bus Programme to cost gov’t $871 million
The Rural School Bus Programme is expected to cost the Government more than $871 million in expenses for the 2026/2027 financial year. The disclosure was made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…
March 11, 2026
Iran conflict costing Middle East tourism US$600 million daily, says World Travel & Tourism Council
The escalating conflict in Iran is already costing the Middle East travel sector an estimated US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, according to the World Travel & Tourism…
March 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
Government to bolster support for small businesses
Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa and the debilitating effects on the small-business sector, the Government has indicated that it will be seeking to strengthen support for micro,…
March 11, 2026
by Andre Williams
Admin issues, legal aid appointment prompt early adjournment in Clansman trial
Administrative matters relating to police diary entries and a change of defence counsel for one of the accused forced an early adjournment in the ongoing Clansman Gang trial in the Home Circuit Court…