Lead Stories
January 16, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Hope Markes breaks barriers as first Caribbean woman to lead Kiwanis Int’l
WESTERN BUREAU: Her election as the first black woman and first Caribbean national to head the 110-year-old Kiwanis International service organisation is already inspiring renewed confidence,…
January 16, 2026
by Karen Madden
Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa
A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…
January 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Final arguments expected in Maitland case next week
The prosecution and defence in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland are expected to close their cases on Monday after proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were adjourned on Thursday due to the…
January 15, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Green card pause
The decision by the United States government to, as of January 21, pause the processing of ‘green card’ applications from 75 countries, including Jamaica, is raising concerns among Jamaicans in the…
January 15, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Embassy in Kingston awaits ‘further guidance’ on visa edict
The United States Embassy in Kingston is awaiting “further guidance” from Washington following the decision by the American government to suspend the processing of immigrant visas in Jamaica and 74…
January 15, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Red Cross gives Sav-la-Mar Health Centre shot in the arm to fight flu
The Savanna-la-Mar Health Centre in Westmoreland has received a major boost in its ability to respond to rising flu cases and ongoing post-hurricane challenges, following a significant donation of…
January 15, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
UHWI gave booster shot to tax dodgers, says auditor general
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has indicated that the actions of those behind the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) customs tax-evasion scandal served to facilitate private entities…
January 15, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Cops surprised by murder allegation against Maitland
The allegation that Constable Noel Maitland had murdered his girlfriend reportedly sent shockwaves through the Constant Spring Police Station and Area 5 Police Division in July 2022, Inspector Franz…
January 15, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Health ministry fails to clear backlog of appropriation accounts before Nov deadline
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has missed another deadline of November 2025 to clear a backlog of appropriation accounts dating back to 2013. Appropriation accounts spanning the fiscal years…