Leon Jackson/Gleaner Writer

June 11, 2026 by Leon Jackson/Gleaner Writer

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 Trelawny have welcomed the opening of the new $230 million Troy Bridge.

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…

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.

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…

December 9, 2025 by Leon Jackson

STEA embarking on major reforestation ecotourism, development initiative

Western Bureau: The South Trelawny Environmental Agency (STEA) has forged a J$34-million partnership with the Belgium-based TUI Care Foundation, which will foster a major reforestation eco-tourism…