Latest News
August 1, 2026
$500M earmarked for drought mitigation
The Government says it is prepared to spend up to $500 million to mitigate the impact of drought conditions if they continue to worsen. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew…
August 1, 2026
June Rainfall amounts fell to 30-year low in 11 parishes, four experiencing drought conditions - MET Service
Eleven of Jamaica’s 14 parishes recorded rainfall amounts below their 30-year climatological average in June, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MET Service) has disclosed. Principal Director…
August 1, 2026
Security guard pleads guilty to stealing from pineapple farm where he was employed
A St Catherine security guard who was charged with stealing pineapples from the farm where he was employed has been convicted of praedial larceny. Nicholas Hadlam pleaded guilty in the St Catherine…
August 1, 2026
Deportation orders issued for Haitians found in Old Harbour, lawyer to mount legal challenge
The attorney for eight Haitians who recently landed in Jamaica and were charged with illegally entering the country has indicated that he will mount a legal challenge to deportation orders issued for…
August 1, 2026
Emancipation Day is a reminder that freedom must be protected from every form of domination - Holness
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the promise of Emancipation must be renewed in every generation by working to create a society in which every Jamaican has a fair opportunity to advance. In…
August 1, 2026
'Great resilience' is one of Ja's enduring lessons of Emancipation.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the “great resilience” of the Jamaican people is one of the enduring lessons of Emancipation. In his message marking Emancipation Day, Golding said the resilience…
August 1, 2026
Tufton hails AI-powered imaging centre
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has hailed the newly inaugurated Oasis Imaging and MRI Centre as an important addition to Jamaica’s healthcare landscape, commending its investment…
August 1, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Holness appeal fails
The Court of Appeal has found no error in Supreme Court Justice Althea Jarrett’s decision rejecting Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ bid to strike out portions of an affidavit filed by a senior…
August 1, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Reinas Academy, Los Perfectos in Cup showdown
Five years after its inception, the ISSA Construction Reinas Cup reaches another milestone today when defending champions Reinas Academy and Los Perfectos clash in what the competition’s founder Neo…