News
January 9, 2026
by Corey Robinson
NO FLU ALARM
Flu vaccine uptake has been reported as low even as severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) remain at seasonal levels – or at the level typically expected for this time of the year – according to…
January 9, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Key ruling expected today in Donna-Lee Donaldson trial
Justice Leighton Pusey is expected to rule today on whether Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in the murder of his girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson, as well as the charge of preventing the…
January 9, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Portland medical chief, mayor decry uncollected garbage
The authorities in Portland have voiced concern about persistent delays in the collection of solid waste across the parish, warning of mounting public-health risks. Chief medical officer for…
January 9, 2026
by Karen Madden
The unforgettable 2025
The year 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster for Jamaica – marked by historic political victories, devastating natural disasters, notable social developments, and international attention. As the island…
January 9, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Performance audits of UHWI, CRH sent to Parliament
When Parliament reconvenes next Tuesday for its first sitting of the New Year, a pivotal performance audit report examining public health procurement related to infrastructure at the Cornwall Regional…
January 9, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
NSSC providing relief to western Ja
WESTERN BUREAU: The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is remaining steadfast in its bid to play a pivotal role in the ongoing Help the West initiative, which is designed to help the western…
January 9, 2026
by Luke Douglas
Restaurants test appetite for JAM-DEX
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is intensifying efforts to boost use of its digital currency, JAM-DEX, with restaurants reporting mixed but promising results from promotional campaigns. Restaurant chains,…
January 9, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Delay not a disadvantage
Jamaican Alex Anderson, a preparatory school teacher, has been named valedictorian of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus Class of 2025. For him, the honour is proof that…
January 9, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Clarendon mother rebuilds home with support from 14-y-o
Shana Folkes, a single mother of four from Ritchies in northern Clarendon says she believes she has been given “a second chance at life”, a quiet conviction born out of loss, survival, and an…