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Michael Barnett washes a car with water from one of his tanks at his Kingston Gardens Public Car Wash in central Kingston on Tuesday.
September 2, 2026 by Sashana Small

WATER CRUNCH - Drought drives up costs for car washes, laundries

The severe drought conditions currently affecting the island have resulted in increased operating costs for water-related businesses in the Corporate Area as they seek alternative sources of supply to…
Dr Jubilee Brown-Service, president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association.
September 2, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

JMDA warns of growing frustration over delayed IDT judgment

Dr Jubilee Brown-Service, the newly appointed president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), says the association is giving the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) another two to three…
September 2, 2026

RADA issues urgent bush-fire warning to farmers as drought conditions worsen

As hot, dry, and windy conditions continue to affect the agricultural sector, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is urging farmers to take immediate action to protect their farms,…
September 2, 2026

Man shot dead near church along St John’s Road

An unidentified man known only as ‘Chucky’ was shot and killed by an unknown assailant along St John’s Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Tuesday night. Reports are that about 8:30 pm, Chucky was…
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz
September 2, 2026

Government hits back at Opposition over falling visitor arrivals, high airfares

The Government has hit back at the Opposition following its call for measures to address the reduction in visitor arrivals and high airfares. Yesterday Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and…