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May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
PM says some of donated hurricane funds will go to the JDF, ODPEM
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are to receive part of the $1.4 billion in hurricane recovery donations to replenish emergency…
May 28, 2026
Sagicor Foundation, MoBay City Run restore Maldon High farming facilities
A Labour Day partnership between the Sagicor Foundation and the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run charity has helped restore critical farming facilities at Maldon High School in upper St James, an…
May 28, 2026
Border with Congo closed over Ebola surge
Ugandan authorities yesterday ordered the closure of their border with Congo “with immediate effect” as suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola surge towards 1,000 there and others emerge at home.
May 28, 2026
Gov’t unveils US$75m investment in highway through the Amazon
Brazil’s government announced yesterday that it will invest US$75 million in the BR-319 highway cutting through the Amazon rainforest, a project environmentalists say could accelerate deforestation…
May 28, 2026
Ghana begins repatriating citizens due to anti-immigration tensions
The first group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals flew to their country yesterday, as their government began a voluntary repatriation programme for its citizens in response to anti-immigration tensions…
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
PM urges early preparations as hurricane season nears
With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season only days away, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to begin preparations at once, rather than waiting until a storm threatens the…
May 28, 2026
Church must make room for pain, not just praise - Minister calls for focus on child mental health
The church cannot afford to preach praise while ignoring pain, especially for children grappling with anxiety, depression and grief, says Christian minister Romane Sohan.
May 28, 2026
Big guns set to descend on Caribbean for CPL
Cricket fans across the region can expect some familiar faces in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which is shaping up to be a fireworks display of international talent, with tournament…
May 28, 2026
Gibson happy to be back in West Indies fold
Recently appointed fast-bowling consultant Ottis Gibson said it feels good to be back in the West Indies unit following a 12-year hiatus.
The 57-year-old Barbadian formerly served as head coach of…