News
March 19, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover police want JPs, pastors to step up social intervention
Western Bureau: The domestic dispute numbers have not climbed, but police in Hanover are fielding calls with growing frequency. Deputy Superintendent Courtney Wilson says the parish needs stronger…
March 19, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Port Antonio mayor threatens legal action over pollution
Mayor of Port Antonio Paul Thompson is threatening legal action against residents of the upper Rio Grande Valley in East Portland who continue to dump garbage into streams. Thompson told The Gleaner…
March 19, 2026
Kingston Creative blends art and sound in New Water Lane project
Next month, Kingston Creative will launch ‘The Soundtrack of downtown Kingston’ and has issued an open call to Jamaican musicians, producers, and artistes to help design the musical identity of Water…
March 19, 2026
Nurse of the Year launches support programme for women
LASCO/NAJ Nurse of the Year 2025, Fione Collins, has launched an initiative aimed at helping women overcome personal and economic setbacks. Her Women Igniting Newness (IWIN) Project was unveiled in…
March 19, 2026
Holness defends decision to end Jamaica's medical cooperation with Cuba
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s decision to end Jamaica’s 50-year-old medical cooperation with Cuba, reiterating concerns that certain aspects of the programme…
March 19, 2026
NHT to cut interest rates for teachers, members of security forces, Holness says
Starting July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will offer reduced mortgage rates for teachers, nurses, firefighters, and security forces, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness announced Thursday. He…
March 19, 2026
Holness tables bill to create NaRRA for post-Melissa recovery
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tabled legislation to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), a special-purpose body aimed at fast-tracking Jamaica’s…
