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RUBiS leadership and guests at the ribbon‑cutting event for the company’s 50th flagship station on the Portmore Causeway.
March 11, 2026

Rubis Energy Ja adds fried‑chicken franchise

RUBiS Energy Jamaica has added the Southern Fried Chicken (SFC) franchise to its newest and largest service station as the company moves further into the full-service retail market. The quick-service…
Deika Morrison, executive director of GEM Jamaica.
March 11, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Jamaica gifted with GEM amid Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts

Days before Hurricane Melissa devastated the south-western parishes of Jamaica, the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) had already begun preparing to send disaster-relief supplies to the island in the…
File photo.
March 11, 2026

Gas prices to go up $4.50

Motorists will pay more for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $4.50 to sell for $158.88 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $4.50 to…
Damage to the roof of the Savanna‑la‑Mar Market in Westmoreland during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
March 11, 2026

Engineer urges proper strap installation to boost roof protection

Homeowners, builders and developers are being encouraged to adopt proper hurricane strap installation practices to strengthen building resilience and reduce damage during severe weather events. The…
March 11, 2026

Bus conductor charged after gun seizure in Manchester - Police

A 30-year-old bus conductor has been charged following the seizure of a firearm and ammunition in Georges Valley, Manchester, on Sunday, the police say. He is Chevon Johnson, otherwise called…
March 11, 2026

Man convicted of having sex with girls aged 6 and 8 to be sentenced May 19

A man who has been convicted of having sexual intercourse with two girls, aged 6 and 8 more than seven years ago in Manchester, is to be sentenced on May 19. The 54-year-old man was last week found…
Dr O’Rane Thomas, lead surgeon performs the first laparoscopic colectomy at the Medical Associates Hospital.
March 11, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Minimally invasive milestone

A major step forward in surgical innovation has been achieved at Medical Associates Hospital with the successful completion of its first laparoscopic colectomy, performed by consultant general surgeon…
Campion College principal Dr Lavare Henry (second left) and master chemistry teacher Radley Reid (fourth right) with alumni Rita Coore‑Widener (left), Zachary Harding (third left), Dennis Oliver (third right), Richard Grey (second right) and Dave Garcia
March 11, 2026

Alumni gift supports student mental wellness at Campion College

The spirit of giving was alive and well last week when the Campion College Class of 1990 presented a cheque for $700,000 to their alma mater in support of mental wellness initiatives for current…
Surgical patients wait to be served inside the eye clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital in Kingston yesterday.
March 10, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Cuban exit backup plan

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making a plea for the public’s patience and cooperation as it assesses the islandwide impact, and implements contingencies to mitigate disruptions caused by the…