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March 6, 2026
New regulations coming to benefit small ganja farmers
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill has announced changes to the Cannabis Licensing Regulations that will allow community groups, comprising small ganja farmers, to…
March 6, 2026
Family of Melissa Silvera says sentence for Jolyan Silvera should have been longer
A relative of Melissa Silvera, who was murdered by her husband, Jolyan Silvera, today said the family had hoped for a longer sentence. The former People’s National Party Member of Parliament was…
March 6, 2026
Chang defends JCF, says criticism of police must be based on evidence
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has defended the work of the police in fighting crime and reducing murders, saying criticisms against the constabulary force are irresponsible, without…
March 6, 2026
PNP Women’s Movement welcomes Jolyan Silvera sentence, calls for end to intimate partner violence
The People’s National Party Women’s Movement has welcomed the sentencing of former PNP Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera for the killing of his wife, saying justice has been served. “The…
March 6, 2026
Melissa damage delays Alpart reopening, gov’t awaiting new timeline - Green
Significant damage to Port Kaiser in St Elizabeth caused by Hurricane Melissa has been cited among the reasons for a delay in the planned reopening of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) Alpart…
March 5, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Budget probe
As members of parliament (MPs) gear up to pose questions to portfolio ministers today about the Government’s $1.4-trillion Budget during a two-day meeting of Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee,…
March 5, 2026
... Gaps trigger credibility concerns from fiscal commissioner
Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has raised questions about the credibility of aspects of the Government’s 2026-2027 Budget in his Economic and Fiscal Assessment Report (EFAR). In his assessment…
March 5, 2026
17-year-old boy in custody after deadly fight at Ocho Rios High
A 17-year-old male student is now in police custody following a deadly fight at Ocho Rios High School in St Ann on Wednesday, which claimed the life of another student. The police reported that…
March 5, 2026
NWA undertaking $193 million road rehabilitation in sections of Portland, St Mary and St Ann
The National Works Agency (NWA) is undertaking hotmix patching and a road rehabilitation programme in sections of Portland, St Mary and St Ann. The NWA says the programme to improve the road…