News
February 24, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Heneka Watkis-Porter redefining leadership at sea
Six years ago, Heneka Watkis-Porter made a decision that would redirect the trajectory of her life. The shift did not come all at once, but through a series of jolting experiences that forced her to…
February 24, 2026
Afreximbank supports Jamaica Book Festival’s literary exchange
The Jamaica Book Festival (JBF), in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI), PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy (INAFRICARA), will host the inaugural Africa…
February 24, 2026
by Adrian Frater
MoBay bracing for $3b investment through SEZ project
WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) will be leasing lands in proximity to the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall to facilitate a…
February 24, 2026
Samuda orders water storage audit as gov't braces for drought
An urgent audit of water storage at hospitals, schools and police stations has been ordered as the Government braces for significantly below-normal rainfall between April and June. The directive was…
February 24, 2026
Prosecutors claim phone messages point to gun-running involving alleged St Andrew gang leader
Alleged gun-running conversations found on a mobile phone emerged in court as the case of alleged gang leader Courtney 'Bloodstain' Ashley is to be transferred to the High Court Division of…
February 24, 2026
Holness urges CARICOM leaders to approach Cuban crisis with ‘clarity and courage’
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has suggested that Caribbean leaders must respond to the ongoing crisis in Cuba with “clarity and courage.” Further, Holness says Jamaica supports…
February 24, 2026
Belfield Police Station in St Mary set for upgrade
Construction of a new Belfield police station in St Mary is set to move forward, with design work expected to be completed by the end of February. It will pave the way for the long-awaited replacement…
February 24, 2026
Police arrest eight after firearm seized in Hanover operation
Members of the Hanover police division arrested eight people and seized a prohibited firearm during coordinated operations in Green Island and the Lucea on Monday, the police said. The police said…
February 24, 2026
Almost $2 billion for NIDS project in upcoming financial year
Approximately $2 billion will be allocated in the next fiscal year to continue implementing the National Identification System (NIDS) for Economic Growth Project. The 2026-2027 fiscal year will start…