Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter

Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter.
April 17, 2026 by Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter

Dr Roger Hunter’s suspension overturned

The Medical Appeals Tribunal has set aside the suspension of neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter just under a year after it was imposed by the Medical Council of Jamaica in May 2025. The three-member panel of Ambassador Kathryn Phipps, Dr Norda Clare-Pascoe, and Chantal Simpson ordered that Hunter’s practising certificate be restored. The ruling, handed down on Wednesday, followed submissions by Hunter’s attorney, Hugh Wildman, and the attorney for the Medical Council, Ransford Braham, KC.

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The main entrance to the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew.
April 10, 2026 by Kimone Francis

NO FIRING FIX

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the removal of individual heads at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) will do little to cure a “dysfunctional culture” that has…
Kimonia Thomas hold her young daughter as she explains the impact of the devastating March 9 fire that left them homeless.
April 9, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Fire victims struggle amid theft, job loss and minimal aid

A Spanish Town family is appealing for public assistance to rebuild their lives after a fire razed their Old Market Street property on March 9, leaving 13 people, including seven children, homeless.
Donovan Williams and Rosalie Hamilton.
March 27, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Hamilton’s lawyers warn Williams to cease ‘unwelcome contact’

Attorneys for Rae Town Councillor Rosalie Hamilton have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Kingston Central Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams, threatening Supreme Court action unless he ceases…
Donovan Williams, member of parliament for Kingston Central.
March 26, 2026 by Kimone Francis

PNP demands probe into JLP councillor’s allegations against party colleague MP

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) says it has written formal complaints to Jamaica’s main anti-corruption bodies following leaked voice notes highlighting allegations against Member of…
Rosalie Hamilton, councillor for the Rae Town Division.
March 25, 2026 by Kimone Francis

‘Tell them fi sue’

Rae Town Division Councillor Rosalie Hamilton is daring Member of Parliament for Kingston Central Donovan Williams to proceed with his promised lawsuit as the now-public feud between the two Jamaica…
Supporters of Cuban medical professionals participate in the ‘Gratitude Walk’ to show gratitude and appreciation to the Cuban people for their 50 years of medical support to the Jamaican people. The group walked from Hanover Street to Heroes Circle in
March 20, 2026 by Kimone Francis

PM: Gov’t still hopeful Cuban medical programme can be made ‘compliant’

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has sought to counter a growing argument that Jamaica abandoned Cuba when his administration ended the 50-year medical cooperation programme earlier this month,…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) is congratulated by Government members of the House of Representatives after making his contribution to the 2026-2027 Budget Debate at Gordon House in downtown Kingston yesterday.
March 20, 2026 by Kimone Francis

NHT ‘almost used as a goodie bag’ by PMs, says trade unionist

Veteran trade unionist John Levy has poured cold water on Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ announcement of a reduction in housing interest rates for some civil servants, arguing that the National…
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
March 16, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Monroe Ellis: Law needed to close climate change response gap

Auditor General (AuG) Pamela Monroe Ellis says the Jamaican Government has laid a solid foundation for the country’s climate response, but is warning of the absence of climate legislation to create…
Some of the buses procured by the Government for the rural school bus system.
March 11, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Auditor General launches school bus probe

Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has initiated a probe into the Ministry of Energy, Transport & Telecommunications’ (METT) $1.4-billion acquisition of 110 used school buses amid public concerns…