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May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Russell wants Gov’t to fully fund JamaicaEye expansion
Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Jason Russell is urging the Government to fully finance and expand the JamaicaEye surveillance programme, arguing that the burden of…
May 29, 2026
Vassell eulogised as a provider and protector
Hundreds of Montegonians packed the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Montego Bay on Wednesday as tributes poured in for Samuel ‘Sonny’ Vassell, the late businessman and former president of the St James…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
ODPEM, JDF to be restocked with hurricane donation
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are to receive a share of $1.4 billion in hurricane-recovery donations to replenish emergency…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
MoBay to host major rebuild expo focused on smarter housing
Jamaica’s rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa must go beyond simply replacing damaged structures and instead focus on giving ordinary Jamaicans access to affordable, resilient, and…
Updated 22 hours ago
by Olivia Brown
Rising above - Studio One youth earns dental degree from Rutgers
From Studio One Boulevard in Kingston to a US-trained doctor, Dr Shemar Rhoden’s journey is one of resilience forged in hardship.
“Poverty tried to define my future,” he said, reflecting on the…
Updated 7 hours ago
Reggae Marathon announces new leadership
The Reggae Marathon has announced new appointments to its board ahead of this year’s event, set for December 6, in Kingston.
Organised by the Jamdammers Running Club, Reggae Marathon is a major…
Updated 7 hours ago
Sexual assault survivor champions national trauma healing effort
At three, Shanecia Stewart was sexually abused by a neighbour in the tenement yard where she lived with her parents - a profound breach of trust. Fourteen years later, she would, for the first time,…
May 29, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover police targeting domestic violence
With domestic violence becoming an increasing concern for the Hanover police, authorities have launched a public- sensitisation campaign using reactivated Neighbourhood Watch groups to help…
Updated 15 hours ago
Court clears lawyer Isat Buchanan of misconduct, says GLC disciplinary committee breached natural justice
The Court of Appeal has overturned a finding of professional misconduct against attorney-at-law and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament Isat Buchanan, which arose from comments he made about the…