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July 22, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Trelawny Infirmary residents to move into retrofitted container homes this month

The six containerised houses being retrofitted to accommodate residents of the Trelawny Infirmary are expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of this month.
July 17, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Praedial larceny declines in South Trelawny after arrest of suspected thief

There has been a decline in praedial larceny in South Trelawny, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Orville Bushay, who heads the Praedial Larceny Unit for Area One, which comprises…
June 11, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Troy residents welcome return of vital bridge

Western Bureau: After several years of being cut off from neighbouring communities and being forced to use longer routes to reach markets, farmers in Troy and neighbouring districts in southern…
May 29, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Red Cross delivers $21m hurricane relief to Trelawny families

The Trelawny branch of the International Red Cross has coordinated the distribution of $21 million in Hurricane Melissa relief assistance to 300 families in northern Trelawny.
May 21, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Trelawny councillor raises concerns about illegal dumping in Falmouth

Councillor for the Falmouth Division in Trelawny, Garth Wilkinson, is expressing concern about dumping taking place across sections of Falmouth, which he says is affecting drainage and creating…
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May 11, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Southern Trelawny tree planting project in full swing

Western Bureau:  The Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency (STEA) says it has already planted 9,700 of the 40,000 native trees which it is planting in Rock Spring and Albert Town, in Southern…
May 4, 2026 by Leon Jackson

River training challenges further delay completion of Troy Bridge project

Persistent rainfall in South Trelawny has led to a third missed deadline for completion of the Troy Bridge reconstruction project.
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February 28, 2026 by Leon Jackson

JDDB donates J$32m to aid dairy sector’s post-Melissa recovery

Western Bureau: The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), in keeping with its mandate to assist local cattle farmers in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, has donated J$32 million to assist…
Members of the JAS Perth Town Farmers Group in Trelawny display their produce at the 2019 Hague Agricultural Show.
January 22, 2026 by Leon Jackson

Hague Agricultural Show cancelled, disappointed farmers express understanding

Western Bureau: With farmers in western Jamaica still reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall three months ago, a decision has been taken to cancel this year’s…