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Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton
The Government is looking to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed.
Updated 40 minutes ago

KSAMC increases divisional allocations to $13 million

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced that provisions under the Divisional Allocation Fund (DAF) will be increased from $10 million to $13 million for each urban…
Updated 24 minutes ago

Hugh Hart remembered as nation builder with a legacy of leadership and service at State Funeral
Late attorney and businessman Hugh Hart was today remembered as a nation builder and a man distinguished by his intellect, loyalty, and relentless discipline.
Updated 6 minutes ago

Tufton: Nine travellers under Ebola precautionary self-quarantine; Ja remains disease-free
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday indicated that nine travellers with recent travel histories linked to countries impacted by the Ebola outbreak are under mandatory…
June 9, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Wright blasts chronic underfunding of schools as he passes JAPSS baton
Outgoing Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS) President Linvern Wright has been widely praised as a fearless advocate for education, but he says his six-year tenure was…
June 9, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Westmoreland ganja farmers sign up to become legal
Western Bureau: Hundreds of cannabis [ganja] farmers from communities across Westmoreland Western gathered in Orange Hill last Thursday for a registration drive aimed at helping them transition from…
Updated 18 hours ago by Albert Ferguson

Holness urge homeowners to build within their means
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness wants the beneficiaries of the National Housing Trust's (NHT) Malvern service lot development in St Elizabeth to build their homes within their…
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June 9, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Turbulence on the Tarmac - Vaz stresses Jamaican Government not involved in circumstances leading to diverted Venezuelan flight facing hours of delay on island 
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said yesterday that he was awaiting a report about what transpired with an aircraft operated by the largest airline in Venezuela which was “forced” to land in Jamaica on…
Updated 13 hours ago by Janet Silvera

Go! Jamaica tops Ocean Signature rankings as local travel agents prove their worth
WESTERN BUREAU: Kingston-based Go! Jamaica Travel Limited has emerged as the top-producing travel agency for Ocean Signature Resorts in Jamaica, earning the hotel group's highest local travel…