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The Hermitage Dam in St Andrew on Augutst 24. On Monday, the dam stood at 31.4 per cent of capacity.
Updated 11 hours ago

Drained by drought - Jamaicans urged to conserve as water woes worsen

Jamaicans are once again being urged to conserve water as the country continues to face severe drought conditions. Matthew Samuda, minister of water, environment and climate change, said the prolonged…
Trisha Williams-Singh, chair of the Early Childhood Commission
Updated 11 hours ago

ECC prioritises quality early childhood services for new academic year

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) will continue to prioritise the delivery of quality early-childhood programmes and services in the 2026/27 academic year, as part of its ongoing commitment to…
This satellite image released by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Dolly over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday.
Updated 11 hours ago

Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean

MIAMI (AP) – Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean far from land, and forecasters said it could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean. The storm was about 1,555 miles…
Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information
Updated 11 hours ago

Education ministry moves to address boys’ underperformance in schools

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is moving to implement targeted interventions aimed at addressing the continued underperformance of boys within the education system. …
Updated 11 hours ago

Second senior cop’s home searched as cocaine probe widens

The St Andrew home of another high-ranking police officer is now being searched by agents from the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA). The senior cop was previously assigned to…
Yian Shettlewood (centre), president of the St John Heights Neighbourhood Watch, signs a memorandum of understanding with Assistant Commissioner of Police Charmaine Shand and Senior Superintendent of Police Hopeton Nicholson, commander of the St Catherine
August 27, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

Murders in St Catherine North fall to 30-year low

The St Catherine North Police Division is recording a significant decline in murders, with Senior Superintendent of Police Hopeton Nicholson describing the trend as evidence of improving safety and…
From left: Melisha Gordon (Chevening Scholar); Lamar-Shey Grant (Commonwealth Scholar); Emoney Clayton (Commonwealth Scholar); Akeem Campbell (Chevening Scholar); Ricardo Hunter (Commonwealth Scholar); Shaqkeera Douglas (Chevening Scholar); and Jerome Garw
August 27, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Seven Jamaicans awarded UK government scholarships

Seven Jamaicans have secured fully funded UK Government scholarships for the 2026 academic year, earning places in one-year master’s programmes at some of the United Kingdom’s leading universities.…
Joyce Annabelle Rattray
August 27, 2026

A life of learning, faith and kindness: Joyce Rattray’s century of purpose

At an age when many would be content to reflect on the past, Joyce Annabelle Rattray is still looking ahead. She is teaching herself Spanish, learning to play the guitar, listening to audiobooks and…
Robinson
Updated 11 hours ago by Ruddy Mathison

Agriculture crime crackdown yields more than 1,000 arrests

The Agriculture Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is making significant strides in tackling agricultural crimes, including the theft of livestock and farm produce…