News
September 2, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
JMDA warns of growing frustration over delayed IDT judgment
Dr Jubilee Brown-Service, the newly appointed president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), says the association is giving the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) another two to three…
September 2, 2026
RADA issues urgent bush-fire warning to farmers as drought conditions worsen
As hot, dry, and windy conditions continue to affect the agricultural sector, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is urging farmers to take immediate action to protect their farms,…
September 2, 2026
Man shot dead near church along St John’s Road
An unidentified man known only as ‘Chucky’ was shot and killed by an unknown assailant along St John’s Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Tuesday night. Reports are that about 8:30 pm, Chucky was…
September 2, 2026
Government hits back at Opposition over falling visitor arrivals, high airfares
The Government has hit back at the Opposition following its call for measures to address the reduction in visitor arrivals and high airfares. Yesterday Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and…
September 2, 2026
Government allocates $500 million for drought relief ahead of school reopening
The Government has approved an additional $500 million to strengthen the national response to Jamaica’s worsening drought and extreme heat, with schools set to reopen next week. Minister of Water,…
September 2, 2026
Two killed in separate gun attacks in St Catherine North
Two men were killed in separate gun attacks in the St Catherine North Police Division on Tuesday night, just 90 minutes apart. The victims, who are yet to be positively identified, are only known by…
September 2, 2026
Falmouth Hospital gets $520 million rehabilitation boost after Hurricane Melissa damage
The 139-bed Falmouth Hospital has benefited from a $520 million rehabilitation project following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Executive Officer Carlington McKinnon…
September 2, 2026
Tourism sector backs Coopers Pen relocation plans
WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has pledged the support of the tourism sector to residents of Coopers Pen, Trelawny, who were recently left homeless after the demolition of 20 houses.…
September 2, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Parents, educators urged to look out for hand, foot, and mouth disease
WESTERN BUREAU: As the new school year gets under way next week, parents and educators are being urged to be on the lookout for hand, foot, and mouth disease, a highly contagious viral illness that…