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January 17, 2026

Two gov’t ministries under scrutiny for alleged mismanagement

The Special Audit Unit (SAU) of the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) is conducting preliminary assessments in relation to allegations of mismanagement at two government ministries. In her annual…

United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, head of the Congressional Black Caucus and whose parents are Jamaicans.

January 17, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Congressional Black Caucus decries Trump’s pause on processing of immigrant visa applications

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has strongly condemned the Donald Trump administration’s decision to suspend the processing of green card applications from 75 countries and has called for the…

January 17, 2026 by Sophia Findlay

Global Jamaica Diaspora Council urging Jamaican immigrants to vote

Candidates vying for representative roles on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) in Canada have until Monday, January 19, to register their…

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) greets Kate Forbes (left), president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, while looking on are Dionne Jennings, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security,

January 16, 2026 by Livern Barrett

‘NOT FOR THE GREEDY’

A new state programme to assist some of the most vulnerable families who were displaced by Hurricane Melissa is geared towards the needy and “not the greedy”, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has…

Damion Crawford, opposition spokesman on education, addressing the Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting at The Summit House in New Kingston on Thursday.

January 16, 2026 by Andre Williams

Crawford: Put more focus on learning recovery

Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford says the national conversation following Hurricane Melissa is missing the mark, remaining fixated on learning loss while largely ignoring the urgent…

January 16, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

‘I was depressed for two years’

Twenty-one-year-old Jayanne Booth, a University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) student, says the past two years of her life were a nightmare, marked by fear, uncertainty, and emotional distress after…

January 16, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video

A woman constable who was disciplined after appearing in a viral TikTok video while in uniform has won her case against senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Supreme Court ruled…

Incoming President, Kiwanis International, Hope Markes, poses with the Proclamation declaring the ‘Hope Markes Day’ in Lauderhill, Florida.

January 16, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Hope Markes breaks barriers as first Caribbean woman to lead Kiwanis Int’l

WESTERN BUREAU: Her election as the first black woman and first Caribbean national to head the 110-year-old Kiwanis International service organisation is already inspiring renewed confidence,…

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) and Opposition Leader Mark Golding share a moment at the 46th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast held at Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew on Thursday.

January 16, 2026 by Karen Madden

Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa

A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…