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July 17, 2026
Plans for infirmary ward to house social patients awaiting approval, says StJMC
WESTERN BUREAU:
The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) says it is advancing plans to create a 50-bed ward at the parish infirmary to house social patients currently staying at the Cornwall…
July 17, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
StJMC to request fresh update on CRH restoration
WESTERN BUREAU:
With the completion of restoration work at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) now set to spill over into yet another year, the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) has signalled its…
July 17, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Painting a new future for MoBay via Kingston Creative
WESTERN BUREAU:
Montego Bay’s vision of transforming its historic downtown into an open-air gallery gathered momentum on Thursday with the unveiling of its third public mural, while three more…
July 18, 2026
by Adrian Frater
Iberostar backs marine protection
As Jamaica pursues its goal of protecting 30 per cent of its coastal and marine ecosystems by 2030, Iberostar Hotel & Resort is pointing to the Grange Pen Fish Sanctuary in St James as evidence…
July 17, 2026
Hello Mi Neighbour | The importance of compassion in a crisis
Ever thought of the power of coming to the assistance of a fellowman, especially in a time of crisis? Of course you have, but a reminder won’t hurt.
Immediately after Hurricane Melissa rained misery…
July 18, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
CAMP TRAGEDY - Grieving mother questions supervision after Munro student dies in St Thomas
Overcome by grief, Shackera Crowl could not bring herself to walk the final few steps to look at her son’s lifeless body on the beach.
Instead, the heartbroken mother, who turned back in tears, is…
July 18, 2026
Overcrowding, poor cell checks plague Area 3 police lock-ups, says PCOA
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has reviewed nine lock-ups in Police Area 3, highlighting deficiencies in compliance with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) policies governing cell…
July 17, 2026
Work commences to clear gullies and drains under KSAMC disaster mitigation programme
Work has commenced to clear 27 gullies and drains across nine coastal divisions at a cost of more than $23 million, under phase one of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) 2026…