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February 3, 2026
Update | St Elizabeth man charged over cocaine bust at Sangster airport
The St Elizabeth farmer who was being sought by the police in connection with the alleged seizure of more than 100 pounds of cocaine in a suitcase at the Sangster International Airport in St James has…
February 3, 2026
Starlink purchase by gov’t after Hurricane Melissa breached procurement law, says Auditor General report
The acquisition of 200 Starlink devices at a cost of $12 million following the death and destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa was in contravention of Jamaica’s public procurement legislation, the…
February 3, 2026
Auditor General flags information security, access, and data protection issues with Support Jamaica website
An audit of the Government’s Support Jamaica website,which was set up, among other things, to receive Hurricane Melissa relief donations—has found information security governance gaps, inadequate…
February 3, 2026
Electricity restoration in Westmoreland impacted after thieves vandalise transformers stored at church
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that thieves have vandalised several transformers that were being stored at a church in Westmoreland that were scheduled to be deployed to support…
February 3, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Poultry farmer restarts after hurricane losses
For 15 years, Pauline Wedderburn raised poultry in Glendevon, St James, building a livelihood that supplied restaurants, pan chicken vendors, and households within her community. Her operations,…
February 3, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Youth-led initiatives strengthening climate resilience in Montego Bay
Mayor of Montego Bay Councillor Richard Vernon says youth-led climate-action initiatives are playing a pivotal role in strengthening community resilience, particularly as the city continues to grapple…
February 3, 2026
Growth & Jobs | JN Money, DHL Express partner to launch first DHL Premier Branch in Cayman
JN Money has partnered with DHL Express to launch the first DHL Premier Branch in the Cayman Islands at its Eastern Avenue location, marking a significant milestone in the territory’s financial and…
February 3, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Nutramix launches chicken coop starter programme
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Newport Mills Ltd, a division under the CB Group and manufacturer of Nutramix animal feeds, has launched a Chicken Coop Starter Programme…
February 3, 2026
Immigration Corner | Documents needed to apply for first British passport
Dear Mr Bassie, I plan to apply for my first British adult passport, and I would like to know what documents are needed to complete the application. I look forward to any information that you can…