News
May 21, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Hip-Hope Hero - Jamaican in Singapore donates more than $1m to aid special-needs mom with AVN cover cost of surgery
A Jamaican woman living overseas has injected more than $1 million into a medical fund for Mishcah Hamilton, a special-needs mother battling avascular necrosis (AVN), brought on by sickle cell…
May 21, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
JTA bemoans lack of investment in early childhood education
Western Bureau
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says the failure to adequately invest in early childhood education is now forcing the country to spend heavily to correct…
May 21, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
5G technology could become reality in Jamaica within weeks – Flow executive
WESTERN BUREAU:
5G technology could soon become a reality in Jamaica, according to Stephen Price, vice-president and general manager of Flow and Liberty Business Jamaica.
On Tuesday, Price revealed…
May 21, 2026
Government outvotes opposition to secure another $57b from NHT
After a contentious debate on a bill to amend the National Housing Trust (NHT) Act to transfer $11.4 billion annually to the Consolidated Fund, the Government used its majority in Parliament to pass…
May 21, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Labour Day’s focus will be on restoring community facilities, says Grange
WESTERN BUREAU:
Sports and Culture Minister Olvia Grange says the focus of this year’s Labour Day, which will unfold on Monday, will be on the restoration of early childhood, sports and community…
May 21, 2026
New task force being established to safeguard BPO workers and practices
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will establish the Standards, Accountability and Fairness in Employment (SAFE) Task Force to strengthen workplace oversight, enhance compliance engagement,…
May 21, 2026
924 containerised housing units in the island
Approximately 924 containerised housing units are in the island as the Government presses ahead with its temporary housing relief programme aimed at assisting families displaced by Hurricane Melissa.
May 21, 2026
NWC repairing leaks in St Mary
National Water Commission (NWC) customers in St. Mary are being assured that reported leaks will be attended to in the shortest possible time, with major areas and essential services taking priority.
May 21, 2026
Westmoreland funeral home defends handling of body after funeral mix-up claims
The operators of Doyley’s Funeral Services say the body that was presented for a ceremony last Sunday is the same one their employees collected from the Westmoreland Infirmary. The assertion follows…