News
June 8, 2026
by Janet Silvera
‘I had no symptoms’ - Horace Chang reflects on mortality after open-heart surgery
WESTERN BUREAU:
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang had just completed another gruelling election campaign.
The veteran politician, known for his…
June 7, 2026
by Livern Barrett
BLACKOUT UNCERTAINTY - National outage raises questions about grid resilience, officials still without answers
Government officials and the top executive at Jamaica’s electricity distribution monopoly were still stumped yesterday as to why a series of “significant lightning activities” near critical power…
June 7, 2026
Jamaican murder convict to be deported from US for a second time
A Jamaican man who was previously deported from the United States after serving prison time for murder is set to be removed from the country for a second time after being taken into custody by…
June 7, 2026
Clarendon man charged for allegedly killing cousin in Mocho dispute granted $1M bail
A 21-year-old Clarendon man accused of fatally stabbing his cousin during an altercation was on Friday granted $1 million bail in the parish court.
June 7, 2026
Opposition wants urgent renewable energy measures for NWC following islandwide blackout
The Opposition says the islandwide power outage and its impact on National Water Commission (NWC) plants, which left thousands across the country without access to water, highlight the need for the…
June 6, 2026
by Sashana Small
Senate approves $57B NHT drawdown for budget support
The Senate yesterday approved the amendments to the National Housing Trust (NHT) Act paving the way for the Government to withdraw $11.4 billion annually from the NHT over the next five years to…
June 6, 2026
Nation salutes Justice Forte’s legacy of service and integrity
Retired Court of Appeal President Justice Ian Forte has died at age 89.
He enjoyed a legal career spanning more than five decades and held some of the highest judicial offices in Jamaica and across…
June 6, 2026
Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning
If the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear out the digital detritus cluttering your electronic devices and online accounts at the same…
June 6, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover traffic boss wants to see better use of the road
Western Bureau:
Sergeant Darral Ellis, sub-officer in charge of traffic in Hanover, has expressed concern about the failure of road users to obey traffic regulations, which he says is a major…