News
June 9, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Holness urge homeowners to build within their means
WESTERN BUREAU:
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness wants the beneficiaries of the National Housing Trust's (NHT) Malvern service lot development in St Elizabeth to build their homes within their…
June 9, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Turbulence on the Tarmac - Vaz stresses Jamaican Government not involved in circumstances leading to diverted Venezuelan flight facing hours of delay on island
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said yesterday that he was awaiting a report about what transpired with an aircraft operated by the largest airline in Venezuela which was “forced” to land in Jamaica on…
June 10, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Go! Jamaica tops Ocean Signature rankings as local travel agents prove their worth
WESTERN BUREAU:
Kingston-based Go! Jamaica Travel Limited has emerged as the top-producing travel agency for Ocean Signature Resorts in Jamaica, earning the hotel group's highest local travel…
June 9, 2026
Following the flow - NWC faces audit spotlight as report set for tabling in Parliament
Parliament is expected today to table a critical performance audit report on how the National Water Commission (NWC) managed a $44-billion capital budget over a four-year period to support the…
June 9, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Accused cop’s illness draws brakes on Acadia murder trial
The murder trial of five policemen charged in connection with the fatal shooting of three men in St Andrew in 2013 was adjourned until June 18 after one of the accused reported being ill.
June 10, 2026
ILO talks guide new employment policy direction
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, climate shocks continue to disrupt economies, and new forms of work emerge across the globe, Jamaica is positioning itself to lead rather than…
June 10, 2026
by Bryan Miller
57 Hanover churches get government grants for hurricane repairs
Western Bureau:
Some 57 churches in Hanover, spanning several denominations, have received government grants totalling $8.49 million to assist with their Hurricane Mellissa re-building effort under…
June 10, 2026
by Adrian Frater
Sangster Airport recognised for carbon-reduction efforts
Sangster International Airport (SIA) has been upgraded to Level 3 of the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, one of the industry’s more exacting…
June 10, 2026
by Lester Hinds
US CLAWS BACK CITIZENSHIP - J’can wire fraud convict among 17 citizens targeted for denaturalisation
A Jamaican man is among 17 naturalised United States (US) citizens targeted by the Trump administration for denaturalisation proceedings.
According to the US Department of Justice, the Jamaican…