News
May 12, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
May 12, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaicans in diaspora see ‘interesting’ years ahead with nomination of new ambassador to island
Politician and former news anchor Kari Lake has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the new United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica.
The White House made the announcement yesterday.
She…
May 12, 2026
CXC: AI alone won’t determine SBA grades
CXC says AI detection tools will not be the sole basis for decisions on students’ work in school-based assessments (SBAs). Instead, the council will prioritise fairness and human judgement, according…
May 12, 2026
Fraser Fontaine & Kong tops 70 firms to win Corporate Wellness Challenge
Fraser Fontaine & Kong walked away with top honours at the Jamaica Moves Corporate Wellness Challenge 8x8 Edition. The winners were announced at an awards brunch held on Saturday after months of…
May 12, 2026
by Silton Townsend
Hello Mi Neighbour | Be at peace with yourself
Mental/emotional issues, homicides, suicides, divorces, fights, quarrels other social problems across the globe are clear indications that our planet has become devoid of personal peace. Human beings…
May 12, 2026
Bartlett targets 50-60% retention of tourism earnings
Jamaica must significantly increase the amount of tourism earnings retained within the local economy by expanding the country’s supply capacity and strengthening local ownership within the industry,…
May 12, 2026
Vaz highlights surveillance system after 'robot' taxi crashes into school bus in Portland
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has released closed-circuit television footage of Monday's collision between an alleged illegal taxi and a government-operated rural school bus in Portland, saying 15…
May 12, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man freed in JUTC fuel theft case after prosecution fails to link him to crime
A man whom police had identified as the alleged mastermind behind a fuel theft ring at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) was freed Monday after the prosecution admitted that there was no…
May 12, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Supermarket robbed, women assaulted in St Mary
The St Mary Police are investigating a case of robbery with aggravation, burglary, and unlawful wounding following an incident at a supermarket along Stennett Street, Port Maria,Tuesday morning.