Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
PM says some of donated hurricane funds will go to the JDF, ODPEM
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are to receive part of the $1.4 billion in hurricane recovery donations to replenish emergency…
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chuck: Police empowered to use ‘reasonable force’ in arrests
Police are legally permitted to use “reasonable force”, including deadly force in some situations, when arresting suspects, says Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck.
May 27, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
MoBay mayor calls for innovation beyond wage hikes
Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon has cautioned that wage increases alone will not be enough to secure Jamaica’s long-term economic future, arguing that productivity, innovation, and equitable…
May 26, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
‘Common nonsense’
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against mounting criticism over more than $1 billion in hurricane donations that remained largely unspent months after Hurricane Melissa, accusing…
May 23, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Making wills will curtail violence and family disputes, says Chuck
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck is urging Jamaicans to embrace estate planning, peaceful conflict resolution, and closer cooperation with the police, as critical factors in limiting family disputes and…
May 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
More J’can children to benefit from trained early childhood educators, says Crawford
WESTERN BUREAU:
Junior Education Minister Rhoda Moy Crawford says the Government is intensifying efforts to ensure more Jamaican children have access to trained early childhood educators, saying it…
May 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
FAO-backed US$50m programme to support storm-hit farmers
WESTERN BUREAU:
Scores of farmers in St Elizabeth and other western parishes devastated by Hurricane Melissa are expected to benefit from a US$50-million ($7.9 billion) recovery and resilience…
May 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Gov’t aims to build Jamaica back stronger, says UDC chairman
WESTERN BUREAU:
Recent storm events and the growing impact of climate change have forced both the Government and citizens to rethink how buildings and urban centres are designed, says Urban…
May 21, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
JTA bemoans lack of investment in early childhood education
Western Bureau
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says the failure to adequately invest in early childhood education is now forcing the country to spend heavily to correct…