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January 30, 2026
One Road Authority policy framework approved
The Government is set to begin phase one of the implementation of Jamaica’s One Road Authority (ORA), following Cabinet’s approval of the policy framework for the creation of the executive agency,…
January 30, 2026
UN criticises Haiti for lack of progress on a political transition
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council criticized Haitian authorities Thursday for the lack of progress in achieving a political transition and called for urgent security sector…
January 30, 2026
St Mary taxi driver charged for stabbing man during dispute
A St Mary taxi operator has been charged for stabbing a man during an altercation. He is 42-year-old Damion Ellis, otherwise called ‘Bradley,’ who is facing the offence of wounding with intent. He is…
January 30, 2026
Repair works for section of Olivier Road in St Andrew
Commencing today, the section of Olivier Road, between Constant Spring Road and Norbrook Road, will be reduced to single lane to facilitate repairs to the roadway. The National Works Agency (NWA)…
January 30, 2026
Areas designated as entertainment zones to be announced soon – Grange
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is to shortly announce some of the areas that are to be designated as entertainment zones. She made the disclosure during…
January 30, 2026
Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that could further…
January 30, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Love fills the air at send-off for Bridgett Anderson’s son
Majestically decorated in shades of purple, the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St Andrew played host to the thanksgiving service for Ricardo Anthony Munoz Bennett on Wednesday morning. His mother,…
January 30, 2026
Resilience Fund pays out to creatives affected by Hurricane Melissa
After months of disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa, 38 creative entrepreneurs have received financial support through Kingston Creative’s Resilience Fund, aimed at helping small cultural…
January 30, 2026
Kingston to host climate and philanthropy forum
Kingston will host a high-level international summit next month as the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CARIPHIL) brings global, regional and diaspora leaders together to rethink how capital and…