After Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving destruction and grief in its wake, Jamar and Natassia Wright stepped into schools with a different kind of relief effort – not rebuilding walls but restoring balance, motivation, and emotional...

In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Melissa, Worthy Park Estate Limited has launched “Powered by Rum-Bar”, a community relief initiative aimed at restoring livelihoods and connectivity in some of the island’s hardest-hit areas. Led...

WESTERN BUREAU: Isat Buchanan, Opposition member of parliament for Portland Eastern, has issued a forceful defence of Jamaica’s democracy, warning that no external force should interfere in the will of the Jamaican people, while underscoring the...

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has delivered one of his most pointed declarations on sovereignty and democratic accountability, telling Maroons that his authority flows directly from the people and must be exercised in their...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging the church to partner with the Government in reducing Jamaica’s murder rate to align with the regional average. He noted that the country recorded a 31-year low of fewer than 700 murders in 2025; however...

The Government has allocated $100 million to undertake works on critical sections of the roadway linking Anchovy, St James to Shettlewood, Hanover. Special focus is to be placed on the section of road between Mount Carey and Montpelier in St...

Some communities in Stony Hill, St Andrew are now under curfew as part of ongoing police operations aimed at maintaining order and public safety in the area. The security measure, which covers Airy Castle Road and Brooks Level, runs from 6:00 p.m...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — As the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of US President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba, Mexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana. It’s a role that could...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -A High Court in Trinidad and Tobago has dismissed the attempted murder case against three men who were separately detained under two states of emergency (SOE) in 2025 after police again failed to comply with court...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on its foothills, officials said Wednesday. Authorities raised the 5-step...

High schools in seven parishes have been given the option to adopt a modified approach for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) May/June 2026 examinations. This decision was taken under CXC’s Regional Disaster and Business Recovery Protocol,...

World Athletics will donate US$100,000 (approximately J$16 million) to the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) to assist members of the track and field community affected by Hurricane Melissa. President of World Athletics, Lord...

Former United Nations judge Patrick Robinson has called for constitutional reform to prevent Jamaican courts from overturning a chief justice’s rulings. It follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to quash a 2019 murder conviction after ruling that...

The St Andrew North police are searching for Kenroy Willis, also known as ‘Papa’, who is wanted in connection with four murders. The police are urging Willis to report to the nearest police station immediately. The police say one of the cases...

A St Thomas man accused of fatally punching a senior citizen also died after falling while attempting to flee the scene on Tuesday. The incident has prompted detectives in the St Thomas division to investigate two cases - homicide and death by...

The body of 62-year-old Maria Thompson was discovered at her home in St Catherine on Tuesday night. It's reported that around 9:30 p.m., passersby alerted police to a scene in Innswood, St Catherine. Officers responded and found Thompson’s...

Looking ahead to 2026, the priority for the Caribbean must be balancing how to live in the spectre of geopolitical tensions among global superpowers. This is crucial as the foreign policy of Caribbean countries is inextricably linked to their...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding the public that the influenza (flu) vaccine is available free of cost at health centres across Jamaica. This forms part of ongoing efforts to protect public health, particularly as flu cases...

(AP) — The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. The tanker’s seizure comes just days after US military forces conducted...

The St Elizabeth police say two of the individuals previously named in ongoing investigations have turned themselves in, while several others remain wanted or listed as persons of interest. Shane Brown, of New Town, Black River, who was wanted in...

The first group of 182 Jamaican seasonal farm workers departed yesterday for Canada’s 2026 farming season, underscoring the island’s long-standing labour partnership with its North American partner. Speaking at the Overseas Employment Centre,...

Over 40 staff at Salada Foods volunteered to pack more than 600 care packages for farming communities hit by Hurricane Melissa, closing out the company’s 2025 production year at its Bell Road plant in Kingston. General Manager Tamii Brown led the...

Looking ahead to 2026, the priority for the Caribbean must be balancing how to live in the spectre of geopolitical tensions among global superpowers. This is crucial as the foreign policy of Caribbean countries is inextricably linked to their...

As we enter 2026, one of the main priorities for Jamaica and the Caribbean should be strengthening regional ties. In a time of uncertainty on the global landscape, the Caribbean must utilise regional integration as a vehicle for resilience. If we...

Last year was a gruelling one for Caribbean economies. With international disruptions, such as tariffs, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters, the year underscored the importance of advancing the mission of economic development. Of particular...

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, officials said Tuesday. Days of monsoon rain burst riverbanks early Monday, triggering fast-moving torrents of...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the US at its market price, an announcement...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that a service member has been arrested by the police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The JDF did not provide details on the investigation against the soldier. The army said the member...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has threatened to deport more than 100 Brazilian miners and suspended their licences after accusing them of producing large amounts of raw gold but not declaring or failing to sell most of it to the government or...

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Donovan Williams, made the disclosure...

The Spanish Town, St Catherine man accused of raping an intoxicated woman on Christmas Day while she slept was today granted $200,000 bail with surety in the parish court. Dave Dacres is charged with rape, indecent assault, and assault...

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on United States President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of Denmark and thus part of the NATO military...

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Jamaican government “to stand up for and unequivocally support” long-standing principles of international law following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United...

Jeremy Taylor, one of Jamaica's most senior prosecutors, has been appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands. A DPP is responsible for deciding whether sufficient evidence exists to bring criminal charges and...