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Bishop Donald McFarlane, pastor at New Foundation Christian Ministries, hands over a house to the new homeowner, Nickeisha Lewis, who was accompanied by one of her children, Shantary Thomas, and her mother, Violet Bailey.
March 12, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Cornwall Mountain family get new house ‘blessing’ after hurricane

Western Bureau: A single mother, who resides in Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland, is today celebrating a new beginning, having received a newly built house through a humanitarian initiative led by The…
Kevon Stephenson, director of investigation at the Integrity Commission.
March 12, 2026

Heat on public officials for breaching Integrity Commission law

Five public servants and a former officer of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) have found themselves in trouble with the law for allegedly contravening the Integrity Commission Act (ICA) by failing…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, making her opening presentation in the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday.
March 12, 2026 by Karen Madden

Williams urged to put financing behind support for women

Gender advocates, while lauding Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, for turning the spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse, are at the same time calling for those sentiments…
The Alpha Robotics team (back row, from left): Shai Hanna Taylor, Julianne Campbell, Anna-Lice Lennon, Gabrielle Riley, Kaylee McCarthy and Tishawnna McKain. Front row (from left): Sashawnna Moncrieffe, Tadeena Thompson, and Akeelah Henry.
March 12, 2026

Coachless Alpha makes splash at robotics challenge

On their own, without being guided critically by a coach, the enterprising team of the Convent of Mercy Academy (Alpha) shone at the prestigious First Tech Challenge (FTC) Jamaica National Robotics…
Some of the buses procured by the Government for the rural school bus system.
March 11, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Auditor General launches school bus probe

Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has initiated a probe into the Ministry of Energy, Transport & Telecommunications’ (METT) $1.4-billion acquisition of 110 used school buses amid public concerns…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, opens the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday.
March 11, 2026

Crude cushion

Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams has sought to allay fears that rising oil prices on the global market would affect Jamaica’s ability to import the essential product, arguing…
Government members of the House of Representatives congratulate Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, after she opened the 2026-2027 Budget Debate at Gordon House yesterday.
March 11, 2026 by Karen Madden

Government to bolster support for small businesses

Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa and the debilitating effects on the small-business sector, the Government has indicated that it will be seeking to strengthen support for micro,…
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March 11, 2026 by Andre Williams

Admin issues, legal aid appointment prompt early adjournment in Clansman trial

Administrative matters relating to police diary entries and a change of defence counsel for one of the accused forced an early adjournment in the ongoing Clansman Gang trial in the Home Circuit Court…
March 11, 2026 by Karen Madden

Retired cop helping youth rise above hurt

Against the background of continued instances of violence in Jamaican schools, a 10-week initiative aimed at combating violence and providing support to the nation’s youth and their families is now…