News
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
PM urges early preparations as hurricane season nears
With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season only days away, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to begin preparations at once, rather than waiting until a storm threatens the…
May 28, 2026
Sagicor Foundation, MoBay City Run restore Maldon High farming facilities
A Labour Day partnership between the Sagicor Foundation and the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run charity has helped restore critical farming facilities at Maldon High School in upper St James, an…
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
PM says some of donated hurricane funds will go to the JDF, ODPEM
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are to receive part of the $1.4 billion in hurricane recovery donations to replenish emergency…
May 29, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Men’s Health Fair seeks to slow prostate cancer growth rate
The annual Men’s Health Fair, organised by the Jamaica Cancer Society’s (JCS’s) St Ann/St Mary branch, will take place on Sunday, May 31 at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, as the organisation seeks to…
May 29, 2026
BOJ targets youth in 65th anniversary programme
A graduate internship programme for university students is among the initiatives the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will launch to mark its 65th anniversary.
The central bank will begin commemorations on…
May 29, 2026
Morant Bay museum project enters design phase
The CHASE Fund has begun the concept and design phase of a museum in Morant Bay, marking a step forward in plans to commemorate one of Jamaica’s most consequential historical events.
The museum will…
May 29, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Bartlett pushes ‘local first’ tourism at new MBJ artisan store
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica must do more to retain tourism earnings within the local economy, as a new artisan-focused retail concept officially opened at Sangster International…
May 28, 2026
Church must make room for pain, not just praise - Minister calls for focus on child mental health
The church cannot afford to preach praise while ignoring pain, especially for children grappling with anxiety, depression and grief, says Christian minister Romane Sohan.
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chuck: Police empowered to use ‘reasonable force’ in arrests
Police are legally permitted to use “reasonable force”, including deadly force in some situations, when arresting suspects, says Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck.