News
May 22, 2026
Kendal main road in Hanover closed
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road from Green Island to Glasgow in Hanover is now closed.
May 22, 2026
Security incident caused no disruption for passengers, says Sangster International operator
MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) says there was no disruption to passenger operations or airport services following Friday morning's security incident in the vicinity of Sangster International Airport.
May 22, 2026
Jamaica Post to resume shipping parcels and packages to US on June 1
Jamaica Post will resume shipping parcels and packets (merchandise) to the United States (US) market on June 1, following the implementation of a system for the pre-calculation and payment of duties…
Updated 23 hours ago
by Rasbert Turner
Fake landlord pleads guilty to larceny by trick
A St Catherine teenager who collected rent for a house which she did not own pleaded guilty to larceny by trick when she appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
Updated 22 hours ago
by Bryan Miller
Police target Sandy Bay amid rising crime concerns
Western Bureau:
With Sandy Bay in Hanover regularly appearing on the crime radar, Superintendent Andrew Nish says police will increase crime-fighting efforts in the town to restore order.
Speaking…
Updated 21 hours ago
by Carl Gilchrist
Preston Hill residents fix road after decades of neglect
Residents of Preston Hill in St Mary have resolved to repair Burnside Road after what they describe as decades of neglect, and are appealing for support to complete the work.
Preston Hill is located…
Updated 21 hours ago
by Albert Ferguson
Gov’t aims to build Jamaica back stronger, says UDC chairman
WESTERN BUREAU:
Recent storm events and the growing impact of climate change have forced both the Government and citizens to rethink how buildings and urban centres are designed, says Urban…
May 21, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Tech takes the wheel
With more than 1.1 million motor vehicle registrations processed online, Audrey Marks, the minister with responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation in the Office of the Prime…
May 21, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Permit politics
Opposition spokesman on the Environment Omar Newell stirred controversy in Parliament last evening when he referenced the recent Supreme Court ruling setting aside a 2020 mining permit which was…