News
April 24, 2026
by Sashana Small
J’can farm worker wins US labour case over delayed recall
A Jamaican farm worker who said his recall to a New York farm was delayed in 2024 after he supported union activity has won his case before the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).…
April 24, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
NaRRA set to drive south coast tourism reset, says Bartlett
WESTERN BUREAU: As the local tourism and hospitality sector continues to rebound from Hurricane Melissa, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority…
April 24, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Innovation and enviro awareness impress at Ecofest
WESTERN BUREAU: Creativity, sustainability and community spirit took centre stage as Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Academy in Westmoreland hosted its first-ever Ecofest earlier this week in celebration of…
April 24, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Five-year-old Kaleo Thomas crowned spelling champ
WESTERN BUREAU: Five-year-old Mount Alvernia Preparatory and Kindergarten student Kaleo Thomas emerged the toast of Thursday Kiwanis Club of Providence Montego Bay’s 10th annual Kiddie Bee Spelling…
April 24, 2026
by Adrian Frater
Multimillion-dollar fire destroys three Glendevon businesses
Western Bureau: Tears flowed freely along Sun Valley Road in Glendevon, St James, on Tuesday morning as the full extent of a devastating overnight fire, which gutted three business places, was…
April 24, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Veteran US congresswoman Yvette Clarke seeks another term
United States congresswoman Yvette Clarke has launched a re-election campaign as she seeks to retain her seat in the US House of Representatives. The daughter of Jamaican parents, Clarke told The…
April 24, 2026
Civil society groups deeply concerned about Chang's comments on body-worn cameras
A coalition of Jamaican civil society organisations and human rights activists are expressing deep concern over comments made by Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, that police…
April 24, 2026
Gov’t developing gender-based violence mobile app
The Government is developing a gender-based violence (GBV) mobile app, which will provide faster, more discreet access to support services for persons experiencing domestic abuse. Minister of…
April 24, 2026
Customs warns of auction scam messages
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to beware of a fraudulent message being circulated which falsely suggests insider access to items being auctioned by the agency. The message,…