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August 12, 2026
Labour Ministry steps in to assist Coopers Pen, Trelawny families after homes demolished
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says it is providing support to families affected by the demolition of homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny on Tuesday. The Ministry said in a statement on…
August 12, 2026
St Ann man charged with arson after setting fire to house during dispute
A 28-year-old Windsor, St Ann, man has been charged with setting the house of a man on fire during a dispute. Charged with arson is David Humes. Humes is also charged with unauthorised possession…
August 12, 2026
Four killed in two separate crashes as road fatalities near 200
Four people have been killed in two separate motor vehicle crashes in Manchester and St Ann between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, pushing Jamaica’s road fatalities to just one short of 200…
August 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
Water lockdown - Drought triggers ban by NWC as conditions expected to continue into September or October
Several parishes will be under water prohibition orders as of this week. The National Water Commission (NWC) announced yesterday that it will issue a water prohibition notice tomorrow, with…
August 11, 2026
by Janet Silvera
‘School will not be the same’ - Little London Primary mourns slain teacher Andre James
WESTERN BUREAU: The murder of schoolteacher Andre James has rattled the Little London Infant and Primary School community as it mourns one of its most dedicated educators. James, 39, was found dead at…
August 11, 2026
Senate President Tavares-Finson raises concerns over allegations of CCJ panel manipulation
Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson is expressing concern over allegations surrounding the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), warning that the claims could have serious implications…
August 11, 2026
Special Olympics Jamaica offers support to families of children with intellectual disabilities
Special Olympics Jamaica is encouraging parents of children with intellectual disabilities to reach out to the organisation to receive support. Speaking with JIS News, full-time volunteer and member…
August 11, 2026
CARPHA lab to strengthen regional fight against antimicrobial resistance
The Caribbean region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been bolstered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) establishing its new regional reference…
August 11, 2026
Cornwall Regional Hospital operating with one neurosurgeon amid specialist shortage
The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St James currently has only one of its three approved consultant neurosurgeon positions filled, as Jamaica continues to grapple with a shortage of highly…