News
March 24, 2026
by Andre Williams
Defence suggests investigators compromised murder scene in Clansman Gang trial
The handling of a bag recovered from the scene of a 2020 murder came under intense scrutiny in the Supreme Court on Monday, as the defence pressed its case that investigators may have compromised key…
March 24, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
NSSC calls for greater student safety following violent school incidents
WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns…
March 24, 2026
NET assists two Trelawny schools after hurricane damage
Two schools in Trelawny have begun major rebuilding efforts with support from the National Education Trust (NET) after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage last year. Albert Town Primary and…
March 24, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Revered educator Dr Cecile Walden remembered as cultural icon
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is mourning the death of one of its most revered educators, Dr Cecile Annette Walden, whose contribution to teacher education and national development has left an indelible…
March 24, 2026
More climate funding coming for civil society groups
Local civil society organisations (CSOs) are to benefit from increased access to climate funding under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the…
March 24, 2026
Hard Rock raises $62 million for hurricane relief
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, has raised US$400,000 ($62.8 million) to support housing, infrastructure repairs and humanitarian assistance for…
March 24, 2026
Gov't adjusts sugary drinks tax after industry backlash
Finance Minister Fayval Williams on Tuesday announced a revised special consumption tax on sugary drinks, shifting from a volume-based system to one based on sugar content. The change follows…
March 24, 2026
Gov't rejects Opposition’s $8.6b e-invoicing revenue claim
The Government has rejected a claim by the parliamentary Opposition that an electronic invoicing system could generate $8.6 billion in revenue in the upcoming fiscal year, which starts on April 1. …
March 24, 2026
Pregnant Haitian woman accused of entering Jamaica illegally granted $1m bail
A pregnant Haitian woman accused of illegally entering Jamaica was granted $1 million bail on humanitarian grounds by the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. Sophonie Guersaint is charged with…