News
March 31, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Gov’t launches US$50m project for climate-resilient farming
A multibillion-dollar project designed by the Government to harden the country’s agriculture sector against climate shocks is expected to boost nearly 15,000 farmers in the first year, officials have…
March 31, 2026
Caribbean Airlines denies closure rumours
The Caribbean Airlines is rejecting claims that it is facing closure, insisting that its operations "continue as normal." “The airline’s Board of Directors categorically rejects any…
March 31, 2026
Man charged in Westmoreland dispute over $5,000
The police have charged a 35-year-old welder after he allegedly used a gun to attack a man he accused of stealing $5,000 in Petersfield, Westmoreland, earlier this month. Bryan Webster, of…
March 31, 2026
US basketball team to let go Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments
(AP) — The Chicago Bulls basketball team in the United States has moved to release guard Jaden Ivey in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ comments and remarks about religion he made in videos on his Instagram…
March 31, 2026
Health Ministry warns public over fake blood pressure pill video
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is warning members of the public not to engage with or share a viral video circulating on social media that falsely uses the image and voice of the health minister…
March 31, 2026
Busby names Reggae Girlz squad for Concacaf group qualifiers
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby has named his squad for Jamaica’s final Group B matches in the Concacaf Women's Qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana. Jamaica will play both…
March 31, 2026
Integrity Commission probes UHWI procurement breaches
The Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into specific breaches highlighted by the Auditor General in a report on the operations of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). …
March 31, 2026
Jamaican conjoined twin Azora Elson dies
Azora Elson, one of the Jamaican conjoined twins who was successfully separated in Saudi Arabia last year, has died. Her death was confirmed Tuesday morning by her mother, Iesha McMurray. She died at…
March 31, 2026
Three Colombians charged after record cocaine seizure
Three Colombian nationals have been charged in connection with what investigators say is Jamaica’s largest-ever single cocaine seizure, valued at approximately $1.7 billion. Charged are 39-year-old…