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Delano Seiveright (centre), Minister of State in the ministry of Industry, Investments and Commerce, leafs through the Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis Licensing) (Interim) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, with Sancia Bennett-Templer (left), Permanent Secretary in
April 16, 2026

CLA launches Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programmes

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has officially launched its Medical Cannabis Special Permit Programmes, an initiative designed to strengthen access and inclusion for traditional ganja growers…
Hugh Hart
April 16, 2026

Former government minister Hugh Hart has died

Former government minister and attorney-at-Law Hugh Hart has died. Hart served as a member of the Jamaican Senate between 1980 and 1993, as Minister of Mining and Energy between 1983 and 1989, and…
Takese Foga (left), director, health promotion & education, Ministry of Health & Wellness, presents the top award to Salina Campbell, Rasheed Whyte and Chaudine Parker of the Sugar Industry Authority, winners of the Healthy Recipe Cook-Off Challenge. The c
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Ministry awards winners of the Healthy Recipe Cook-Off Challenge

The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) Jamaica Chapter successfully hosted a toy drive aimed at bringing seasonal cheer to children impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Westmoreland and St Elizabeth. The initiative received overwhelming support fr
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Women in Maritime Association Caribbean hosts toy drive

Jennifer Gordon, Laparkan Shipping’s administrative and maintenance manager, hands over essential items to Fabian White, a representative from the Ministry of Finance and Civil Service Group. Mr. White spearheaded the outreach to the private sector for d
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Laparkan Shipping delivers essential items to Sidney L. Blake Basic School

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, the Guardsman Group Foundation provided approximately $27 million in relief assistance funds to support officers who were most severely affected by the hurricane. The foundation or
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Guardsman Group Foundation delivers financial support to officers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Korie-Page Jones (right), promotions & execution manager at Continental Baking Company Limited, is pictured with members of Waterhouse Football Club (from left): Mario Simms, Colorado Murray, Jodian James, and captain Kymani Campbell, during the handover o
April 16, 2026

Corporate Hands | Waterhouse Football Club treated with HTB Easter buns

PAC Chairman Julian Robinson.
April 15, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

$40B HOLE

The financial standing of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) is now under scrutiny following revelations yesterday that the teaching institution has a ballooning tax debt amounting to…
Damion Gordon, lecturer in the Department of Government at The University of the West Indies.
April 15, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

UHWI tax debt raises questions about ministry’s oversight

Economist Keenan Falconer says the more than $40 billion in tax, interest, penalties and surcharges for which the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) is liable represents approximately 15…