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Vincent Daniault (right), managing director, TotalEnergies Jamaica, presents solar-powered lights to Colonel Edwards Lyons (left), chief secretary in charge of Caribbean territories emergency disaster services, Salvation Army, to assist in their hurricane
January 29, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

‘It’s difficult not to act’

Still in awe and shock at the extent of damage wreaked by Hurricane Melissa in the western half of Jamaica last October, TotalEnergies Jamaica’s Managing Director Vincent Daniault appeared eager to…
The motorcycle crash scene at Stony Hill main road where two people were injured yesterday.
January 29, 2026 by Andre Williams

Two dead, two injured in three separate motorcycle crashes

The dangers faced by motorcyclists are again being underscored following two recent fatal crashes and a serious collision yesterday that left two persons hospitalised. Deaths and injuries linked to…
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, gives remarks during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St Ann.
January 29, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

Ghana to appoint honorary consul in Jamaica

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has outlined plans to strengthen his country’s presence in Jamaica and the wider region as part of a broader effort to deepen…
January 29, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Municipal employees in alleged cocaine bust to return to court next week

WESTERN BUREAU: Trevon Clayton and Latoya Hemmings, the two senior municipal corporation employees who were allegedly caught smuggling 20.5lb of cocaine through the Sangster International Airport in…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House in St Andrew.
January 29, 2026

First set of modular homes expected in February

The first set of modular homes being procured by the Government to address housing issues in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa should arrive on the island next month, says Minister of Education,…
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton speaking with the reporters following a tour of expansion works at the Greater Portmore Health Centre in St Catherine on January 28.
January 29, 2026

Government to acquire land for hospital in Portmore - Tufton

The Government is in the process of acquiring land in the Greater Bernard Lodge development in St Catherine to construct a Type C hospital, as Portmore moves closer to attaining parish status. Health…
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January 29, 2026

Teacher arrested for pulling gun on girlfriend during argument in Portmore

A man, who is a teacher, has been taken into police custody for allegedly pulling a gun on his girlfriend during an argument at his home in Greater Portmore, St Catherine. Police say the educator is…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives two of the 200 tablet computers donated to the Ministry by the Universal Service Fund (USF) from Chief Executive Officer, Charlton McFarlane. The presentation took place during a
January 29, 2026

Labour Ministry receives 200 tablets from USF to aid post-Hurricane Melissa damage assessments

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has received 200 tablet computers from the Universal Service Fund (USF) to support the Ministry in conducting damage assessments on houses that were…
Hurricane Melissa damage to a classroom at a school.
January 29, 2026

$29.8 million in Hurricane Melissa clean-up grants for early childhood institutions

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is reporting that the Ministry of Education is to provide approximately $29.8 million in clean-up grants for early childhood institutions amid the impact of…