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Kirk Benjamin, acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency.
April 9, 2026

Kirk Benjamin to act as Jamaica Customs Agency CEO

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced the temporary appointment of Kirk Benjamin as acting chief executive officer. His appointment becomes effective, Friday, April 10, following a…
Entrance to the Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine.
April 9, 2026

Security scare disrupts operations at Spanish Town Hospital, says SERHA

Operations at Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine were disrupted Thursday after a reported “bomb threat,” according to the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). “The St Catherine North…
Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie addresses the Local government and community month 2021 National Church Service, which was held at the Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny on Sunday November 21.
April 9, 2026

Government sets May 8 deadline to relocate Hurricane Melissa shelterees

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has announced that all persons still housed in school shelters following Hurricane Melissa will be relocated to suitable accommodations by…
Techa Clarke-Griffiths, President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association
April 9, 2026

Techa Clarke-Griffiths | Still at the table, but is anyone listening?

…The future of collective bargaining in Jamaica’s public service For decades, collective bargaining has stood as one of the most important pillars of fairness, equity, and representation in…
The court heard that Dookhoo, who had a history of alcohol use, would become irritated when his mother confronted him about his drinking.
April 9, 2026

Former MP accused of incest granted $300,000 bail

The former Member of Parliament charged with incest following allegations that he sexually assaulted his young teenage daughter in January was today granted $300,000 bail when he appeared in court in…
When the Empire Windrush set sail from the West Indies in 1948, it heralded a new dawn for Britain. After World War II, many British companies began recruiting workers from the West Indies to help rebuild the country.
April 9, 2026

History is not a switch you turn off

...A conversation the world keeps trying to rush past A proposal by Reform UK to deny visas to citizens of countries pursuing slavery reparations has triggered a reaction far beyond immigration…
Jail cell
April 9, 2026

Husband arrested in Bahamas after US woman vanishes from boat denies wrongdoing, lawyer says

An American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while they were travelling in a motorboat near the archipelago denies any wrongdoing, his attorney said Thursday. Brian Hooker…
The Westmoreland Bridge in St Mary
April 9, 2026

St Mary residents concerned about impact of mining on bridge, authority seeks to calm fears

The Mines and Geology Division is seeking to quell fears amid mounting complaints from residents that the structural integrity of the Westmoreland Bridge in St Mary is being compromised by mining…
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), addressing delegates on the third and final day of the JTA's 2026 education conference at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
April 9, 2026

JTA president hits back, says Education Minister was told about school shelter allegations

Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver has clapped back at critics questioning his reports of shelterees committing sexual acts while occupying school-based shelters, declaring…