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March 11, 2026
Gov’t strengthening disaster risk financing
The Government is working to strengthen its suite of disaster risk financing instruments to safeguard against the uncertainties of natural disasters. Accordingly, the Government intends to renew the…
March 11, 2026
Court remands two held allegedly with car of man found dead in St Catherine canal
The man and woman who were held allegedly with the car of a man whose decomposing body was found in a canal in Hartlands, St Catherine last month were remanded when they appeared before the parish…
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…