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Retired Justice Seymour Panton, former president of the Court of Appeal.
14 Oct, 2026 0

Panton urges new KCs to help end Jamaica’s reliance on Privy Council

Former president of the Court of Appeal Justice (Ret’d) Seymour Panton has challenged Jamaica’s newly appointed King’s Counsel to use their influence to advance the country’s long-running effort to…
Dr Horace Chang, Minister of National Security and Peace
14 Oct, 2026 0

TCNs arriving under US deal granted visitor status, freedom of movement in Jamaica

Third-country nationals (TCNs) who arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday are being granted visitor status with freedom of movement, and may explore immigration pathways beyond asylum if they wish to remain on…
Dr Tamu Davidson, Director of the Non-Communicable Disease and Injury Prevention Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness
14 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaicans urged to share concerns with healthcare providers

Jamaicans are being encouraged to have open and honest conversations with their healthcare providers about their health concerns, treatment options and any challenges they may face, as part of efforts…
Delroy Chuck, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
14 Oct, 2026 0

House approves amendments to act to address jury tampering

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved amendments to the Jury (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, to strengthen measures to address jury tampering and safeguard the administration of justice. Closing…
14 Oct, 2026 0

OEC vows to clear outstanding PEP examination payments by Friday

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) says it will complete all outstanding payments to invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile…
Daryl Vaz, minister of energy, transport and telecommunications
14 Oct, 2026 0

Vaz: Government has absorbed $3.7 billion in potential fuel price increases since February

The Government, through the Petrojam pricing mechanism, has shielded Jamaican consumers and businesses from J$3.7 billion (more than US$23 million) in potential fuel price increases since February. …
Andrew Harrison, CEO of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation
14 Oct, 2026 0

Trelawny Municipality collects 67 per cent of property tax target

The Trelawny Municipal Corporation has collected 67 per cent of its property tax target for the 2026/2027 financial year. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Harrison told The Gleaner that the…
Deputy Director General for Sustainable Development and Social Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard (left), addresses the ‘Recovery to Resilience Round Table’ held on Tuesday at the United Nations Development Programme (
14 Oct, 2026 0

National Recovery Strategy for Hurricane Melissa well advanced

Deputy Director General for Sustainable Development and Social Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard, says work on a National Recovery Strategy to guide the…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (second left), greets young Tivoli Gardens residents Cathalia Collins (centre) and Mourica Rose, during the Certificate of Possession Handover Ceremony held at the Tivoli Gardens Community Centre in Western Kingston on Wedn
14 Oct, 2026 0

221 Tivoli Gardens residents move closer to formalising homeownership

Approximately 221 residents of Tivoli Gardens in Kingston Western are one step closer to formalising homeownership, having been presented with Certificates of Possession by the Government during a…