Lead Stories
April 26, 2026
by Kimone Francis
NSWMA hiring row sparks two-year tension between senior officials
An “irregular” recruitment exercise at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has triggered a two-year impasse between the entity’s executive director and its internal audit manager,…
April 26, 2026
by Erica Virtue
CARICOM faces test over top post standoff
Influential leaders in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are confident that the current division within the 15 full-member bloc will not fracture the regional body, even as an active search continues…
April 26, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Penile cancer warning
Penile cancer, a rare but serious disease often linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), is leaving some Jamaican men facing devastating consequences, including the loss of their penis and the end of…
April 26, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Fuel price shocks threaten school attendance, nutrition amid transport strain
Rising fuel prices amid the US-Israel war against Iran are now threatening school attendance, with transportation emerging as the primary concern for administrators across the island. Several school…
April 26, 2026
18-y-o murder suspect arrested after flight from Jamaica lands in New York
An American teen who left Jamaica on Friday night was arrested for murder on arrival in New York City. Eighteen-year-old Zahir Davis was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old…
April 25, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
GAGGED
King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie is calling for restraint in public discussion surrounding the firearm case involving popular podcaster Jhaedee Richards and music producer Jahvel Morrison, after both…
April 25, 2026
by Sashana Small
PM urges local contractors to ‘invest in yourselves’, become more globally competitive
Local contractors are being urged to make the necessary investment in their companies to effectively compete for large-scale government projects. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the suggestion…
April 25, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaican ganja growers cautiously optimistic amid reclassification by Trump
The ganja fraternity in Jamaica, while welcoming the recent decision by the United States (US) Department of Justice to reclassify certain cannabis products, is urging local producers to see it as…
April 25, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
JMEA urges vigilance as contaminated sugar probe unfolds
Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), says the organisation is relying on guidance from regulators as concerns grow over contaminated sugar linked…