The government will provide Hispasat satellite connectivity to remote schools and other critical public institutions impacted by Hurricane Melissa through assistance from the European Union (EU) and the Spanish government. Minister without...

The Non-Geographic Formations No. 2 Chaplaincy Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reaffirmed its commitment to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of its members when it hosted its annual prayer breakfast earlier this week at...

Olympia Gallery has opened Curator’s Eye, described as “a dynamic exhibition that extends A. D. Scott’s original vision of Olympia as a vital cultural institution in Jamaica”. The show, which opened on December 11 at 202 Old Hope Road, St Andrew,...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has pushed back the deadline for its schools’ art and creative writing competition to January 30, giving students more time to imagine Jamaica’s future. On its website, the PIOJ cast the initiative as a...

Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, commanding officer for the Clarendon division, is urging citizens to adopt alternative strategies for conflict resolution, citing interpersonal disputes as the primary driver of crime and murder in the...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is intensifying efforts to boost use of its digital currency, JAM-DEX, with restaurants reporting mixed but promising results from promotional campaigns. Restaurant chains, such as Chicken...

Jamaican Alex Anderson, a preparatory school teacher, has been named valedictorian of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus Class of 2025. For him, the honour is proof that perseverance pays. “Professionally, this recognition...

Shana Folkes, a single mother of four from Ritchies in northern Clarendon says she believes she has been given “a second chance at life”, a quiet conviction born out of loss, survival, and an unexpected act of youth-led compassion after Hurricane...

Two fifth-form students from Kingston Technical High School emerged as winners of Project STAR’s inaugural Business Pitch Competition, capturing the top prize with their innovative idea to improve digital access for their peers. The winning duo,...

The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division. The parish’s improved crime figures mirror the...

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...