News
January 26, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Tufton: Remedy now under way to ease A&E beds crisis at CRH
WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has acknowledged that severe overcrowding in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH)…
January 26, 2026
by Andre Williams
Sanctuary sorrow
Shock and deep grief have engulfed the Church of God of Prophecy and the wider Airy Castle Road, Stony Hill community following the sudden death of a prayer warrior and long-standing church sister,…
January 26, 2026
Haitian Group seeks CARICOM intervention amid efforts to remove prime minister
CMC: The National Conference of Actors for New Governance (NCANG) in Haiti has written to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett, seeking the intervention of the…
January 26, 2026
From dreamer to leader
At a time when Jamaican workplaces are grappling with talent retention, leadership succession, and gender equity at senior levels, Anjelica Holmes’ journey stands out as a compelling example of what…
January 26, 2026
by Peter McGraw
Doing things alone is on the rise
Every February, Valentine’s Day amplifies what single people already know – that public life is built for two. Restaurants roll out prix fixe menus for couples. Hotels promote “romantic getaway”…
January 26, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
WPM says 32 trucks would be adequate for post-Melissa clean-up
WESTERN BUREAU: The National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Western Parks and Markets (WPM) currently has 16 government-issued garbage trucks, four tipper trucks, and seven supplementary…
January 26, 2026
Debate on jury amendment bill suspended
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck last week suspended debate on the Jury (Amendment) bill, 2026, after Opposition leader Mark Golding said he could not support the proposed law…
January 26, 2026
Grace Foods ramps up support for farm relief, recovery post-Melissa
In support of Jamaica’s agricultural recovery following Hurricane Melissa, Grace Foods has partnered with the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation to mobilise direct support for farmers through its Grace…
January 26, 2026
VPA delivers medical care, counselling and relief to Rocky Point residents
Residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon benefitted from a multi-faceted community outreach initiative led by the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) and partners, which brought together health services,…