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June 21, 2026
Accountability framework signed with regional health authorities
The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Accountability Framework with four regional health authorities and other public bodies in the health sector.
June 21, 2026
St Catherine court frees man of rape charge
A St Catherine man who was accused of rape was freed in court on Friday after it was established during the trial that the sex was consensual.
June 21, 2026
Three shot, two fatally, including 17-y-o, in Naggo Head in Portmore
The Major Crime Investigation Division is probing the shooting of three people, two fatally, in Naggo Head, Portmore, St Catherine, on Sunday morning.
June 21, 2026
Adrianna Laing is safe and not missing, says JCF in dismissing social media claims
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is refuting claims circulating on social media platforms that teenager Adrianna Laing is missing.
June 20, 2026
by Sashana Small
Golding’s Diaspora integration plan rebuffed as ‘farfetched’
Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s recommendation for the Jamaican Diaspora to be integrated into the country’s governance structure has been dismissed as “farfetched” by political commentator Lloyd B.…
June 20, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Spark deadline pushback - Morgan declares ‘speed without quality is not success’
The completion date for phase one of the SPARK (Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network) programme has been officially revised from the end of 2026 to March 31, 2027,…
June 20, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Rural disconnect - Russell calls for coordinated strategy to address persistent inequalities in Jamaica
Charging that the Government has abandoned rural development as a national priority, Opposition spokesman on rural and community development Dr Kenneth Russell on Wednesday proposed sweeping reforms,…
June 20, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Tufton promises better healthcare around the corner for Jamaicans on north coast
WESTERN BUREAU:
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaicans living along the island’s north coast will soon begin to benefit from significantly improved healthcare services as…
June 20, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
NCDA warns children also vulnerable to stress, trauma and anxiety
Western Bureau:
The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), is calling on communities to abandon outdated beliefs and embrace efforts to protect children’s mental health and well-being as…