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27 May, 2026 0

Antony Anderson, ambassador to US and former police, army chief, to head NaRRA
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced the appointment of Major General Antony Anderson, Jamaica's ambassador to the United States, as the first chief executive officer of the National…
27 May, 2026 0

Carney: Alberta independence push could mirror Brexit turmoil
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has compared Alberta’s vote on whether to move towards independence to Brexit, calling it a potential “dangerous bluff”. Danielle Smith, the premier of Canada’s…
27 May, 2026 0

Typical US CEO pay climbs 6% in 2025 to J$2.8 billion
The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to US$17.7 million (J$2.8 billion), as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices and gave them…
27 May, 2026 0

Fresh EU funds aim to speed digital reforms
Jamaica has received a second tranche of funding from the European Union (EU) to support its push towards a digital economy, bringing total disbursements under the Digital Jamaica programme to $613.5…
27 May, 2026 0

Three gov’t female lawmakers denounce Burchell’s remarks about Speaker Holness

Three government female parliamentarians have condemned recent remarks made by People’s National Party representative Nekeisha Burchell about House Speaker Juliet Holness, describing the comments as…
27 May, 2026 0

Endometrial cancer  - Why Jamaican women must pay attention to silent warning signs
Endometrial cancer, a disease affecting the lining of the womb, is emerging as a major health concern for women in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. Alarmingly, Jamaica now has one of the highest…
27 May, 2026 0

Showing up for life:  Relay For Life 2026 launches with message of hope, healing and community
The fight against cancer is not fought only in hospitals or treatment rooms. It is fought in homes, in communities, in quiet moments of fear, and through the support of people who refuse to let…
Health
27 May, 2026 0

A study on robotic bronchoscopy suggests improvements in early lung cancer detection in Jamaica
Jamaica, May 2026 -Health authorities in Jamaica have increasingly emphasized the need to raise awareness about lung cancer and its risk factors, particularly smoking. The National Health Fund notes…
27 May, 2026 0

The best part of menopause? The ‘after- party’
For many women, menopause is spoken about in hushed tones, a stage of life associated with hot flashes, sleepless nights, mood swings, and hormonal upheaval. It is often framed as something to…