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05 Jun, 2026 0

Holness says reopening of Troy Bridge represents reconnection and resilience for rural communities

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the reopening of the Troy Bridge is a celebration of reconnection, resilience, and renewed opportunity for communities that were cut off when the historic…
05 Jun, 2026 0

Update | St Catherine woman accused of selling property she didn’t own gets $1.5M bail

Twenty-five-year-old Jeanell Warren, who is charged with allegedly collecting $1.4 million for the sale of a property she did not own, was today granted $1.5 million bail with one to two sureties in…
05 Jun, 2026 0

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics

Football fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the World Cup.
05 Jun, 2026 0

JLP youth arm demands Golding explain 'delay' in certification of 2024 income filing

The youth arm of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is demanding that Opposition Leader Mark Golding provide a full public explanation on the certification status of his 2024 income and asset…
05 Jun, 2026 0

Gov’t to invest $200M in care facilities expansion

The Government will invest $200 million this year to expand capacity at care facilities, thereby easing overcrowding and freeing up bed space.
05 Jun, 2026 0

Fire at JDF headquarters

Firefighters on Friday responded to a blaze at a building at Up Park Camp in St Andrew, the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence Force, says Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford
05 Jun, 2026 0

JPS: System failure behind islandwide power outage, phased restoration of electricity

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that a system failure is behind the darkness across Jamaica.
05 Jun, 2026 0

Update | Fire at barracks extinguished, cause ‘undetermined’ - JDF

A fire that broke out Friday night at the barracks area of Up Park Camp in St Andrew, the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), has been extinguished, the army says.
04 Jun, 2026 0

BROWN SUES FLA - Former dealer says delayed certificates crippled firearms businesses

Businessman Kent Brown is pursuing nearly $9 million in special damages against the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), alleging that the agency's failure to issue renewal certificates after…