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February 16, 2026
Comfort boost for National Chest Hospital Blood Bank
The Supreme Ventures Foundation has strengthened its support for Jamaica’s healthcare infrastructure with the donation and installation of a new air-conditioning unit at the National Chest Hospital…
February 16, 2026
Roger Clarke High School powered by BGLC generator
Some 70 per cent of the student population of Roger Clarke High School in Balaclava, St Elizabeth have returned to classes following the recent donation of a generator by the Betting Gaming and…
February 16, 2026
Jamaica adopts Commonwealth Nadi Declaration to strengthen democracy and rule of law
Commonwealth law ministers, including Jamaican Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, adopted the Nadi Declaration to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in the face of mounting global pressures. The…
February 16, 2026
Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control applauds increase in tobacco taxes
The Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) has welcomed the newly announced increase in the special consumption tax (SCT) on cigarettes. Effective May 1, the SCT charged per cigarette will rise…
February 16, 2026
Jamaica-OAS cooperation on security, drug control spotlights high-level dialogue
Security and drug control collaboration between Jamaica and the Organization of American States (OAS) took the spotlight at a high-level dialogue in Washington, DC, hosted at the Permanent Mission of…
February 16, 2026
by Damion Mitchell Integration Editor
Delays In Net Billing Approvals Irk Solar Dealers
UTAH, United States: Solar power dealers in Jamaica are turning up the pressure on the Government to reduce the time it takes to approve applications to sell excess energy generated to the national…
February 16, 2026
WE-Change JA conducting Hurricane Melissa relief support for LBTQ community
The WE-Change Community Group (WE-Change JA) has been providing Hurricane Melissa relief support to LBTQ women, non-binary, and gender-diverse people across the island. The project will allow the…
February 16, 2026
Health Ministry reviewing structural integrity of 105 health centres impacted by Hurricane Melissa
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to assess the structural integrity of 105 health centres that were damaged in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton,…
February 16, 2026
Significant progress made in restoring police stations in Westmoreland
Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police, Othneil Dobson, says significant progress has been made in restoring police stations and improving communication systems…