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Jamaica launches health after-action review following Hurricane Melissa

March 25, 2026 | News
The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has launched a comprehensive Health After Action Review (AAR) in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, marking a pivotal step in strengthening Jamaica’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery systems.
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Jamaica launches health after-action review following Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has launched a comprehensive Health After Action Review (AAR) in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, marking a pivotal step in strengthening Jamaica’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery systems.
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Senegal appeals to get Africa Cup of Nations title from Morocco at CAS with no timetable for verdict

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Senegal’s appeal to be reinstated as Africa Cup of Nations champion was registered Wednesday by sport’s highest court, which set no timetable for a likely long process toward a verdict in a heated football controversy. The Senegal football federation is challenging a surprise ruling last week by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the title won in a chaotic final on the field in January and award it to host nation Morocco.
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Champs 2026 | JC’s Makaelan Woods and Calabar’s Diwayne Sharpe eyeing gold in respective 400m final

Jamaica College’s (JC) Makaelan Woods clocked 46.39 seconds to lead all qualifiers into the final of the Boys’ Class One 400m at the ISSA GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. Woods, who will start as the favourite for gold, is expected to face strong competition from William Knibb Memorial High’s Jabari Matheson (46.54), Fogo Road High’s Paul Henry (46.72), Hydel High’s Junior Galimore (46.76), Titchfield High’s Nishawn Walker (46.88), JC’s Omary Robinson (46.90), and Kingston College’s Jabulani McLeod (46.80).

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Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, arrives at Gordon House yesterday with a copy of her closing presentation in the 2026-2027 Budget Debate.
Published 13 hours ago

Tax tweak

The Government has adjusted its tax policy in relation to the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages and the Environmental Protection Levy on domestic goods, but the measures will remain revenue neutral. In closing the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday, Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams said the SCT on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages would now be levied at a rate of 22 cents per gram of added sugar rather than on the volume of the beverage as previously announced.

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Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls’ Natrece East cruises into the semi-final of the 100 metres on day one of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium yesterday.
Updated 11 hours ago

Look to the East

Wolmer’s Girls’ standout sprinter Natrece East is determined to go one better in the Class 2 100 metres at this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. The 16-year-old, who finished second in the event last year, safely advanced to today’s semi-finals after winning her heat in 11.83 seconds.

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From his first album ‘Niche’ to ‘Emotions’, J’Calm continues to evolve, balancing reflection, culture, and artistry.
March 24, 2026

J’Calm on confidence, purpose, and authenticity

Most 20-year-old men do not often speak about emotions, but singer-songwriter J’Calm poured his thoughts, aspirations, and feelings into his sophomore album, Emotions, serving it hot at the start of the year to fans who appreciate his ability to reflect on the world around him. Teaming up with super-producer Tony ‘CD’ Kelly, he crafted a dozen songs, including Real Love, a modern take on the classic Green Apples rhythm.

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A Rubis gas station.
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Jamaica, Caribbean oil supplies secure despite Middle East turmoil, says Rubis

Jamaica and the broader Caribbean will continue generating strong profits for French energy distributor Rubis in 2026, company executives said, dismissing concerns that the Middle East conflict will disrupt oil supplies to the region. The Paris-listed energy giant, reporting full-year 2025 results, said the Caribbean – its largest single profit centre – remained insulated from geopolitical turbulence, with management singling out Jamaica, Guyana, and Barbados as key drivers of growth in the year ahead.

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Fitness coach Rohan ‘Frano’ Francis prides himself on helping his clients become the best version of themselves.
Updated 11 hours ago

Personal trainer Rohan Francis opens his first fitness studio

For over a decade, Rohan ‘Frano’ Francis has been changing lives through health and wellness. Long driven by the dream of elevating his entrepreneurial journey, he recently brought that vision to life with the opening of Frano Fitness Training Studio.

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President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson.
Updated 11 hours ago

Editorial | Backing Justice Anderson’s idea

Jamaica would perhaps be reluctant – especially on its own – to bring a legal case against powerful countries whose greenhouse gases contributed to its recent climate-related crises. However, the island has good reasons to find itself at the forefront of a campaign promoting Justice Winston Anderson’s proposal for a corporate-financed climate injuries compensation fund that is underpinned by an international agreement.

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