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Left: Sheldon Walters, Britany Thompson, Elizabeth Cunningham, Ashley Jones, and Justine Stone, students who recently received laptops. In the background (from left): Territorial Officer for the St Catherine North Police Division, Inspector Ishmael William
19 Mar, 2026 0

Police youth programme donates laptops to students

Several high school students have received laptops under the St Catherine North Police Community Safety and Security Peace Ambassadors in Schools Initiative, a programme designed to empower young…
Robert Taylor, acting director of probation aftercare, speaking at the opening of the new probation office at 1 Gladstone “Pop” Lawrence Road in Montego Bay, St. James.
19 Mar, 2026 0

Call made for probation officers to get remote allowance

WESTERN BUREAU Robert Taylor, the acting director of probation aftercare in the Department of Correctional Services, is urging the Government to grant aftercare probation officers a remote-inducement…
Superintendent Andrew Nish.
19 Mar, 2026 0

Hanover police want JPs, pastors to step up social intervention

Western Bureau: The domestic dispute numbers have not climbed, but police in Hanover are fielding calls with growing frequency. Deputy Superintendent Courtney Wilson says the parish needs stronger…
Port Antonio Mayor Paul Thompson
19 Mar, 2026 0

Port Antonio mayor threatens legal action over pollution

Mayor of Port Antonio Paul Thompson is threatening legal action against residents of the upper Rio Grande Valley in East Portland who continue to dump garbage into streams. Thompson told The Gleaner…
A scene from a Kingston Creative Artwalk concert.
19 Mar, 2026 0

Kingston Creative blends art and sound in New Water Lane project

Next month, Kingston Creative will launch ‘The Soundtrack of downtown Kingston’ and has issued an open call to Jamaican musicians, producers, and artistes to help design the musical identity of Water…
Nurse of the Year, Fione Collins (third right), shares a photo opportunity with recipients of her IWIN Project. Pictured with her are Donna Burton of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation in Mandeville; Kiyanna Sappleton of Edwin Allen High School (th
19 Mar, 2026 0

Nurse of the Year launches support programme for women

LASCO/NAJ Nurse of the Year 2025, Fione Collins, has launched an initiative aimed at helping women overcome personal and economic setbacks. Her Women Igniting Newness (IWIN) Project was unveiled in…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness making his contribution to the National Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 26, 2026. (Ian Allen photo)
19 Mar, 2026 0

Holness defends decision to end Jamaica's medical cooperation with Cuba

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s decision to end Jamaica’s 50-year-old medical cooperation with Cuba, reiterating concerns that certain aspects of the programme…
19 Mar, 2026 0

NHT to cut interest rates for teachers, members of security forces, Holness says

Starting July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will offer reduced mortgage rates for teachers, nurses, firefighters, and security forces, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced Thursday. He…
The St Elizabeth Parish Court was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
19 Mar, 2026 0

Holness tables bill to create NaRRA for post-Melissa recovery

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tabled legislation to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), a special-purpose body aimed at fast-tracking Jamaica’s…