News
08 Jan, 2026
0
‘It’s rough on my side’
Life changed dramatically seven months ago for peanut farmer Edward Box after his right leg was amputated and he lost sight in his right eye. The 62-year-old has had type-II diabetes for the past 21…
08 Jan, 2026
0
From resistance to republic: Holness, Currie talk sovereignty
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has delivered one of his most pointed declarations on sovereignty and democratic accountability, telling Maroons that his authority flows directly from…
08 Jan, 2026
0
Buchanan warns against interference, defends Ja’s democracy and Maroon freedom
WESTERN BUREAU: Isat Buchanan, Opposition member of parliament for Portland Eastern, has issued a forceful defence of Jamaica’s democracy, warning that no external force should interfere in the will…
08 Jan, 2026
0
Couple leads school tours to heal minds after the storm
After Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving destruction and grief in its wake, Jamar and Natassia Wright stepped into schools with a different kind of relief effort – not rebuilding walls…
08 Jan, 2026
0
Worthy Park donates 100 generators to community bars
In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Melissa, Worthy Park Estate Limited has launched “Powered by Rum-Bar”, a community relief initiative aimed at restoring livelihoods and connectivity…
08 Jan, 2026
0
Miami Heat to hold Ja Night to assist hurricane recovery efforts
The Miami Heat basketball team will celebrate ‘Jamaica Night’ next Tuesday, January 13, as part of their ongoing effort to assist Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa. According to information…
08 Jan, 2026
0
$100m means GO for Shettlewood to Anchovy road rehab
The Government has allocated J$100 million under the GO Road Rehabilitation Programme for works on critical sections of the roadway linking Anchovy, St James, to Shettlewood, Hanover. In a statement…
08 Jan, 2026
0
ICE officer kills Minneapolis driver in deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP): An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver yesterday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major…
08 Jan, 2026
0
US Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
(AP) — The United States Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. The move sets up a…