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August 19, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Buchanan launches fresh battle over Holness’ seat

Paul Buchanan has launched a new legal challenge to the September 2025 election result in St Andrew West Central, filing a constitutional motion seeking to have the poll declared void and a fresh…
In this photo demolished structures are seen strewn on the ground in Coopers Pen, Trelawny.
August 18, 2026 by Livern Barrett

COOPER’S PEN LAWSUIT - Nine men sue Gov’t over detention amid demolition of Trelawny homes

Nine men from Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, who claim that they were rounded up by the police and kept in custody for hours during last week’s controversial demolition exercise in the community, have filed…
CONTRIBUTED Newly appointed Bank of Jamaica Governor, Dr Brian Langrin.
August 18, 2026

Langrin takes the helm

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Dr Brian Langrin as governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), succeeding Richard Byles, whose seven-year term ends today. The appointment follows a…
Christopher Tyme, principal of Mile Gully High.
August 18, 2026 by Sashana Small

Principals do the math as CXC releases results today

Principals across Jamaica are hopeful that the strategies employed to improve their students’ mathematics performance will pay off when this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)…
Attorney-at-law Helene Coley Nicholson, president of Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship Jamaica, addresses yesterday’s opening session of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 62nd annual conference at the Ocean Coral Spring in Trelawny.
August 18, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Taxpayers will pay if Cooper’s Pen men win lawsuits – Coley Nicholson

WESTERN BUREAU: Attorney-at-law Helene Coley Nicholson, president of Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship Jamaica, is warning that lawsuits filed against the State, for breaching the constitutional rights of…
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August 18, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Lisa Hanna facing $8-million film fight

Businesswoman Lisa Hanna is facing an $8-million lawsuit over an aborted documentary project, with Neish Creative Group Limited, the production company behind the film, accusing her of breaching their…
Lennox Wallace (left), parish manager at the St James Public Health Services, was giving support to the drivers from the region at the WRHA Regional Defensive Driving and Driver Sensitisation Programme Cohort 2.
August 18, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

WRHA drivers get defensive-driving boost

WESTERN BUREAU: Drivers employed by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) are now undergoing a 10-day Driver Sensitisation, Certification and Recertification Programme aimed at upgrading their…
Adele Warner (seated centre) cuts into her birthday cake alongside one of her grandchildren as other members of her family look on during a celebration of her 100th birthday at her home in Goodwill, St James, on Sunday. The celebration was held ahead of Wa
August 18, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

A century to celebrate

WESTERN BUREAU: Looming rain clouds and strong winds were not enough to dampen the party spirit in Goodwill, St James, on Sunday, as relatives and friends came together to celebrate the 100th birthday…
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August 17, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Deal or no deal - Public-sector teachers to decide on Government’s adjusted wage offer

The government has made an improved offer on key components of the 28-point claim from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which will be placed before delegates for a decision early this week.…