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Minister in charge of works Robert Morgan.
January 28, 2026

Morgan: 200 hurricane-damaged roads to be repaired under $1.7b GO Programme

The Government says approximately 200 roads damaged by Hurricane Melissa will be repaired by the end of March under a $1.7 billion emergency programme. Minister in charge of works Robert Morgan…
Flood waters cover the Chibuto-Chaimite road in Gaza province, Mozambique on January 17, 2026.
January 28, 2026

Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise

(AP) — As floods ravage Mozambique, crocodiles are appearing in submerged towns and responsible for at least three deaths. In the town of Xai-Xai, the provincial capital of Gaza province and one of…
January 28, 2026

Gas prices to go up Thursday

Motorists will pay more for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to up by $1.20 to sell for $149.52 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $1.17 to sell…
Tom Tavares Finson, KC. - File photo.
January 28, 2026

Holness commends retiring Tavares-Finson for ‘impeccable’ service to ECJ

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has hailed King’s Counsel Tom Tavares-Finson’s “impeccable” service to the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, as the veteran commissioner prepares to retire after two…
January 28, 2026

Court frees man accused of murder after Crown fails to rebut self-defence

A St Catherine man was acquitted on Monday after prosecutors failed to disprove his self-defence claim in an alleged murder stemming from a family dispute. Tajae Hall had been charged with the murder…
January 28, 2026

More than money, Jamaica’s credit unions live ‘Fi Mi Family’

Credit Unions operate on a simple but powerful idea of ‘People Helping People’. This is not just a slogan. It is the real foundation of all 23 credit unions across the island. It shapes how they…
 IECCU staff provide one-on-one financial guidance during a 2025 member outreach event, meeting members where they are to support their goals.
January 28, 2026

Built on relationships IECCU’s member-focused year

The Insurance Employees Co-operative Credit Union (IECCU) defined 2025 by a single guiding purpose, living the principle ‘People Helping People’. During a year of economic uncertainty, the credit…
Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union’s first-place winner Antonia Hudson holds her presentation cheque, a share of the $500,000 Merry Money Promotion prize.
January 28, 2026

Three lucky members win big in Infiniti Co-op’s $500,000 holiday giveaway

Guided by ‘People Helping People’, Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union turned its service inwards this holiday season, directly rewarding the members. In a celebration of loyalty, the credit union…
Images capturing NAJHSCCU’s enduring commitment to our members across generations through impactful financial education, training, and resources designed to empower members in today’s constantly evolving financial landscape.
January 28, 2026

NAJ marks 50 years helping healthcare professionals realise dreams

The NAJ & Health Services Co-operative Credit Union (NAJHSCCU) celebrates its 50th Jubilee, marking a half-century of turning the principle ‘People Helping People’ into action. Since its founding…