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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
Published 15 hours ago by Sashana Small

PM urges local contractors to ‘invest in yourselves’, become more globally competitive

Local contractors are being urged to make the necessary investment in their companies to effectively compete for large-scale government projects. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the suggestion…
Maurice Ellis, vice president of the Ganja Growers Association of Jamaica.
Published 15 hours ago by Lester Hinds

Jamaican ganja growers cautiously optimistic amid reclassification by Trump

The ganja fraternity in Jamaica, while welcoming the recent decision by the United States (US) Department of Justice to reclassify certain cannabis products, is urging local producers to see it as…
Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Published 15 hours ago by Mickalia Kington

JMEA urges vigilance as contaminated sugar probe unfolds

Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), says the organisation is relying on guidance from regulators as concerns grow over contaminated sugar linked…
Christopher Jarrett, president of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association.
Published 15 hours ago by Albert Ferguson

Tourism players cite global uncertainty and soft bookings amid recovery push

Western Bureau: As Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett tours hospitality properties along Jamaica’s south coast to assess recovery efforts and reinforce the sector’s readiness to welcome international…
Students start off the morning with a quick but fun warm-up session chanting ‘I love me’, a catchphrase from a Jamaica Moves song.
Published 15 hours ago

Success depends on support

While Broughton Primary School’s Jamaica Moves showcase drew praise for its creativity and execution, Principal Marva Davis-Clarke says long-term success will depend on sustained support – especially…
The Math Race forms an exhilarating part of the National Jamaica Moves Day in schools as students engaged their minds and bodies.
Published 15 hours ago

Broughton Primary moves students with mix of physical activity and academics

A sprint to the right answer, children forming shapes at the sound of music, and teams crawling, jumping and racing across the field – Broughton Primary School turned its Jamaica Moves in Schools…
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Photo of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.
April 24, 2026

Gov’t seeks future path for Sangster Int’l beyond 2034 concession

The state-led Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) wants a consulting firm to develop a master plan for Sangster International Airport to span the next two decades for the nation’s largest gateway. The…
April 24, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

PRISON FOR DEVELOPER

A Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of developer Andre De La Motta after he repeatedly defied court orders in a dispute with a retired American couple who paid more than $64 million to build…
A supermarket worker in Negril removes packages of sugar produced by Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company Limited from shelves on Thursday following a health and recall alert.
April 24, 2026 by Mickaila Kington

SUGAR RECALL

WESTERN BUREAU: The Ministry of Health & Wellness has ordered an immediate halt to the production, distribution, and sale of sugar from Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company Limited (PCSC) after preliminary…