News
April 10, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Kiwanis Club of Providence comes good for western cancer patients
WESTERN BUREAU: The Montego Bay Cancer Support Group, the Oncology Ward at the Cornwall Regional Hospital and the Jamaica Cancer Society were among the major beneficiaries at Wednesday’s award…
April 10, 2026
Police advise of security restrictions for Reggae Girlz match
The police have advised of several restrictions for patrons attending the Concacaf W Qualifier between the Reggae Girlz and Antigua and Barbuda at the National Stadium this evening. The police say…
April 10, 2026
Jamaica earns US$956M as visitor arrivals top one million in first quarter
Jamaica recorded more than one million visitor arrivals and earned US$956 million in the first quarter of 2026, a major milestone achieved just five months after the disruption caused by Hurricane…
April 10, 2026
CAL announces introduction of fuel surcharge
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on Friday announced the immediate introduction of a fuel surcharge on all tickets, saying it is to help offset a portion of rising costs due…
April 10, 2026
Building permit amnesty extended amid fire safety concerns in Spanish Town
Mayor of Spanish Town and Chairman of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, Norman Scott, has announced a two-month extension of the building permit amnesty programme for the parish, giving…
April 10, 2026
Distribution of freebies among activities restricted along carnival parade routes
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning that several activities, including the distribution of free items and setting up of sound systems, will be strictly prohibited along carnival routes…
April 10, 2026
Traffic changes announced for carnival road marches
Members of the public are being advised that several road closures will be implemented across the Corporate Area on Sunday, starting at 8 a. m ., to facilitate three carnival road marches. Motorists…
April 10, 2026
Reopening of Hyatt-operated hotels further delayed
The reopening of seven Hyatt-operated hotels in Jamaica has again been pushed back. The new reopening timeline is early 2027, according to communication sent to travel partners, extending the…
April 10, 2026
Four more charged in JUTC embezzlement case
Police have charged four more Jamaica Urban Transit Company ( JUTC ) employees as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the company. Charged for embezzlement and failing…