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Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams
March 16, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

WEIGHT OF WAR

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has sounded a warning that the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are posing a material risk to the Jamaican economy, and that a prolonged conflict could…
Sabrina Dockery
March 16, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Impressive pro debut for sprinter Dockery

Sabrina Dockery made an impressive start to her professional career at the 25th staging of the GC Foster Classic in Angels, Spanish Town, on Saturday. Dockery, a former Lacovia High student, won the…
Jason Wilks, senior sector specialist at the IDB.
March 16, 2026

Costly crimes

It is costing Caribbean nations a combined US$190 billion to deal with the effects of crime and violence, an official at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has revealed. Jason Wilks, senior…
Detective Inspector Pilmar Powell, after receiving her master’s in forensic psychology.
March 16, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Where faith meets forensics

When Detective Inspector Pilmar Powell joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on July 15, 1995, she did not envision a life spent probing the complexities of the criminal mind. In fact, policing…
The Lucea coastline showing mounds of debris and silt
March 16, 2026 by Adrian Frater

Mayor: Dredging harbour could fix Lucea’s flooding problem

Western Bureau: Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels, who is spearheading the call for a national response to the spate of recent floodings in Hanover, believes the dredging of the town’s harbour to address…
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
March 16, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Monroe Ellis: Law needed to close climate change response gap

Auditor General (AuG) Pamela Monroe Ellis says the Jamaican Government has laid a solid foundation for the country’s climate response, but is warning of the absence of climate legislation to create…
Jason Henzell, chairman of Jakes Hotel and co-founder of BREDS, the Treasure Beach Foundation, was among those supporting the Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley tribute concert.
March 16, 2026

Something Extra | Monday

Music, memories and heartfelt tributes filled the air at the Bob Marley Museum on Saturday as family, friends and fans gathered to honour the life of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley. The Old Soul Live…
Andrew Swaby, mayor of Kingston.
March 16, 2026

KSAMC reviewing 2026 Carnival in Ja routes, event applications

The proposed routes for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), as preparations intensify…
March 16, 2026

Radio Jamaica 94FM and FAME 95FM roll out updated programme line-ups

The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced updates to the programme schedules on Radio Jamaica 94FM and FAME 95FM, introducing new voices while maintaining several of the shows listeners know…