News
July 9, 2026
by Sashana Small
Solid waste ‘not a today problem’ - JET CEO laments lack of focus necessary to tackle growing pollution threat
A coordinated three-pronged effort involving citizens, industry and the Government is essential if Jamaica is to tackle its growing solid waste management and plastic pollution crisis, Chief Executive…
July 9, 2026
by Kimone Francis
CARICOM probing for clearer TCNs policy picture
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Philip J. Pierre says the regional bloc will conduct an audit of individual member state policies on the United States’ Third-Country Nationals (TCNs)…
July 9, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
CMU energy bill falls as solar project comes online
The Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) solar project, commissioned in April, is already saving the institution millions of dollars on its electricity bill compared with the same period last year.
July 9, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Too many demands could be contributing to teachers’ deaths, says therapist
WESTERN BUREAU:
Western Jamaica-based family therapist Dr Beverly Scott says the increasing demands being placed on teachers may be a contributing factor in incidents where educators die suddenly, as…
July 9, 2026
Former CLA personnel to face charges after failing to submit statutory declarations
A former chief internal auditor at the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has found herself in trouble with the Integrity Commission (IC) for failing to file her statutory declaration with the…
July 9, 2026
Bail extended for Jaii Frais and Jahvy Ambassador in Big Wall shooting case
Popular podcaster Jaii Frais and music producer Jahvy Ambassador, who are charged in connection with a shooting incident at the Big Wall carnival after-party in April, are scheduled to return to the…
July 9, 2026
Crews battling fire at Retirement dump in St James; winds hampering containment efforts, agency reports
WPM Waste Management is reporting that crews are currently responding to a fire at the Retirement Disposal Site in St James.
July 9, 2026
'Porridge Man' gunned down in Old Harbour
A porridge vendor was gunned down in Old Harbour, St Catherine, this morning.
July 9, 2026
JGRA urges gas stations to tighten security after gun attack and robbery of pump attendant
The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) is calling for service station operators to tighten security following yesterday's shooting of a pump attendant on Deanery Road in St Andrew,…