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May 4, 2026
Green urges farmers to get insured ahead of next hurricane season
With another hurricane season on the horizon, Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is urging farmers to protect their livelihoods by taking up agricultural insurance and putting safeguards in place ahead…
May 4, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Clarendon first parish to formally integrate migration into long-term growth framework
Clarendon has emerged as a national leader in local development planning, becoming the first parish in Jamaica to formally integrate migration into its long-term growth framework—a move officials say…
May 4, 2026
‘We will miss Leslie Campbell’ - Former state minister hailed as a brother, true friend, and dedicated servant to the nation
A man of honour who was committed to public service is how former government minister and attorney-at-law Leslie Campbell is being remembered by colleagues. Campbell died on Sunday after battling…
May 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
Student suspected to have drowned at Reggae Falls
A 14-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned at Reggae Falls in Seaforth, St Thomas, on Sunday afternoon. He has been identified as Romario Hyman, a student, of a Wyatt Road address in the Seaforth…
May 4, 2026
St Elizabeth residents block Lacovia to Haughton main road
Residents of St Elizabeth have blocked the main road from Lacovia to Haughton as they protest about the road conditions. The residents are also reportedly angry about the lack of water and…
May 4, 2026
NEPA warns that duck hunting is illegal in Jamaica
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding the public that it is illegal to hunt ducks in Jamaica amid reports of the activity taking place in several parishes.
May 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
Illegal firearm seized in early-morning operation in St Andrew
A firearm was seized by police during an operation Monday morning in Donmair Common, Kingston 19, after a man fled leaving the weapon behind.
May 4, 2026
by Leon Jackson
River training challenges further delay completion of Troy Bridge project
Persistent rainfall in South Trelawny has led to a third missed deadline for completion of the Troy Bridge reconstruction project.
May 4, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Commish puts cops on debt notice
Cops who have failed to honour debts with private institutions and individuals will face internal disciplinary action, the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has warned.