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Richard Vernon, mayor of Montego Bay,
February 24, 2026 by Adrian Frater

MoBay bracing for $3b investment through SEZ project

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) will be leasing lands in proximity to the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall to facilitate a…
Portfolio Minister Matthew Samuda chairs a meeting of the Drought Management Committee at the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change on February 24, 2026.
February 24, 2026

Samuda orders water storage audit as gov't braces for drought

An urgent audit of water storage at hospitals, schools and police stations has been ordered as the Government braces for significantly below-normal rainfall between April and June. The directive was…
Courtney 'Bloodstain' Ashley
February 24, 2026

Prosecutors claim phone messages point to gun-running involving alleged St Andrew gang leader

Alleged gun-running conversations found on a mobile phone emerged in court as the case of alleged gang leader Courtney 'Bloodstain' Ashley is to be transferred to the High Court Division of…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
February 24, 2026

Holness urges CARICOM leaders to approach Cuban crisis with ‘clarity and courage’

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has suggested that Caribbean leaders must respond to the ongoing crisis in Cuba with “clarity and courage.” Further, Holness says Jamaica supports…
The Belfield Police Station in St Mary.
February 24, 2026

Belfield Police Station in St Mary set for upgrade

Construction of a new Belfield police station in St Mary is set to move forward, with design work expected to be completed by the end of February. It will pave the way for the long-awaited replacement…
The Kanuni S firearm that the police allege was seized at a house in Cave Valley, Green Island in Hanover during an operation on February 23, 2026.
February 24, 2026

Police arrest eight after firearm seized in Hanover operation

Members of the Hanover police division arrested eight people and seized a prohibited firearm during coordinated operations in Green Island and the Lucea on Monday, the police said. The police said…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness (right), displays his national identification card during the official launch of the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) at the NIRA Centre, Central Sorting Office in Kingston. Looking on is Minister of J
February 24, 2026

Almost $2 billion for NIDS project in upcoming financial year

Approximately $2 billion will be allocated in the next fiscal year to continue implementing the National Identification System (NIDS) for Economic Growth Project. The 2026-2027 fiscal year will start…
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness of Jamaica.
February 24, 2026

Holness and Persad-Bissessar urge pragmatic approach in CARICOM

Caribbean nations responding differently to emerging geopolitical “opportunities” should not be seen as evidence of a fractured Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness told…
Harry Bhoorasingh, senior country manager for JN Money Services USA.
February 24, 2026

Growth & Jobs | US tax season offers diaspora opportunity to support Melissa-affected families, communities

The 2026 tax filing season in the United States presents a timely and practical opportunity for diaspora Jamaicans and other benevolent individuals to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery…