News
August 22, 2026
43-y-o St Andrew man charged for fatally stabbing brother with machete
A 43-year-old St Andrew man has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of his brother during an altercation at their home. Charged is Ruel Myles, an electrician of Tobias Road,…
August 22, 2026
US plans to pay $850 million of the $5 billion it owes the United Nations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States government has notified Congress of its plans to pay $850 million of the several billion it owes to the United Nations, the largest payment the Trump administration…
August 21, 2026
by Janet Silvera
FLIGHT SQUEEZE - Ja-Florida fares soar past US$3,000 as travellers battle for scarce seats
WESTERN BUREAU: Travellers trying to get between Jamaica and Florida in the United States are facing airfares exceeding US$3,000, sold-out flights, and limited alternatives as a severe summer squeeze…
August 21, 2026
by Sashana Small
Blake’s grade-one sweep - Young teacher’s dedication pays off as all 10 TD students earn top marks
Kemoy Blake, the technical drawing teacher at Winston Jones High School in Manchester, is used to his students achieving high passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)…
August 21, 2026
Parents urged to send children to regulated early-childhood institutions
Chair of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, is urging parents and guardians of young children to ensure that they choose early-childhood institutions (ECIs) that have…
August 21, 2026
Consumer Affairs encourages smart back-to-school shopping
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging Jamaicans to exercise due diligence when purchasing back-to-school items. Speaking on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Television programme,…
August 21, 2026
NHT waives $585 million in peril insurance premiums for Hurricane Melissa-affected mortgagors
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has waived the peril insurance premiums for mortgagors in the parishes worst affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The $585-million waiver was applied to…
August 21, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Driver fights to be reinstated after gas theft accusation, resignation
A former Rubis Energy Jamaica driver is fighting to be reinstated after claiming that he was forced to sign a resignation letter following allegations that he was involved in the theft of gas from…
August 21, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Neita Garvey wants hurricane recovery decentralied
WESTERN BUREAU: Natalie Neita Garvey, the opposition spokesperson on local government, says the Government’s post-Melissa recovery is too slow and is calling for the decentralisation of its…