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WIHCON CEO Marvin Campbell (left) and ICD CEO Peter Melhado with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (second right) and Dr Alfred Dawes, member of parliament for St Catherine South East, during yesterday’s launch of the Chester Creek housing development in
March 4, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

From recovery to reconstruction

The recovery phase triggered by the devastation wrought when Hurricane Melissa ripped through western Jamaica last October is officially coming to an end, with focus now set to be shifted to…
Naudia Crosskill, the St James Municipal Corporation’s chief executive officer.
March 4, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Backlog burden worsens

The majority of municipal corporations across the country are still struggling to rid themselves of a backlog of outstanding financial statements, which, in some instances, extends to more than a…
Sixty-year-old Alvaro Brevett, who is homeless and claims he was attacked by another homeless man who is believed to be of unsound mind.
March 4, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Streets of peril

A homeless man on the run, and another — elderly and recovering from injuries sustained in an attack on East Queen Street in downtown Kingston — have re-ignited outcry against the wanton violence…
Ganja intercepted by JDF Coast Guard offshore Manchester on March 3, 2026.
March 4, 2026

Major ganja bust offshore Manchester, four arrested

Four persons were arrested on Tuesday after a vessel laden with a large quantity of ganja was intercepted by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard offshore Manchester. In a statement, the JDF…
Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses a recent forum, dubbed 'A Conversation with the Judiciary' held at the Summit in St Andrew.
March 4, 2026

Steps being taken to increase courtroom space in Westmoreland

The Judiciary is working to increase trial capacity in Westmoreland, following significant damage to court infrastructure during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Justice, Bryan…
The case is to go back to court on June 3.
March 4, 2026

Haitians held in Ewarton fined for overstaying, lawyer to seek asylum

The six Haitians who were held in Ewarton, St Catherine, last December have each been fined $8,000 or 10 days’ imprisonment for overstaying their time in Jamaica. The group, which comprises four…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at the launch of WIHCON’s Chester Creek housing development in Portmore, St Catherine on March 3, 2026.
March 4, 2026

PM pushes back at Opposition criticism on NHT drawdowns

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against criticism by the Opposition for the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to help…
Minister of Information Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - File photo.
March 4, 2026

Over $5 billion in grants distributed so far under gov't’s ROOFS programme

The Government has reported significant progress under its Restoration of Owner and Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme, revealing that more than $5 billion in grants has been disbursed to…
TAJ personnel
March 4, 2026

Advertorial|Adjustment to Income Tax Filing Deadline

The following content is created and paid for by Tax Administration Jamaica The Government has introduced an adjustment to the income tax filing deadline — extending Corporate Income Tax and Assets…