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PAC moves to compel testimony from UHWI CEO Fitzgerald Mitchell
April 28, 2026
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to invoke Parliament's legal powers to compel University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) CEO Fitzgerald Mitchell's attendance, a step that carries potential criminal sanctions if disobeyed. His immediate predecessor as CEO, Kevin Allen, was also ordered to appear for a June 2 meeting.
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2,000 Jamaicans still without power six months after Hurricane Melissa
Approximately 2,000 Jamaicans are still without electricity six months after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread power outages across the island, with Energy Minister Daryl Vaz indicating that the majority of affected households are in Westmoreland, where the storm made landfall. Vaz shared the update in Parliament on Tuesday, citing a report from the Jamaica Public Service Company, which showed that electricity restoration across the island has reached 99.71 per cent.
JTA: Graduate Allowance dispute resolved, further wage talks to continue
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the longstanding issue of the graduate allowance for teachers has been resolved following a negotiation meeting with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on Tuesday. In a statement today, the JTA said that the matter was settled in accordance with provisions outlined in the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding. The association described the development as a significant step forward in addressing a key concern affecting its members.
Opposition MP Damion Crawford takes gov’t to Constitutional Court over access to education and school spaces
Opposition Spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, has filed a claim in the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that the constitutional rights of Jamaican children to publicly funded tuition in public educational institutions at the pre-primary and primary levels have been breached. Crawford disclosed this during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.
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SIX MONTHS IN THE DARK
WESTERN BUREAU: Six months after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, residents of the small coastal community of Parottee in St Elizabeth say their most urgent needs are the restoration of electricity and access to water, as recovery continues at a slow pace. “We have a big issue here with water and light, but water is our main issue, and water is life,” said Sandra Linton-Jones, a 62-year-old fish vendor who sells at the Black River Fish Market.
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PM to respond to concerns in NaRRA bill
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Contractors need system overhaul to compete, masterbuilders association tells gov’t
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One step at a time
Western Jamaica’s sporting facilities are steadily coming back to life six months after the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 2025 with key venues pushing towards reopening. The Montego Bay Sports Complex, Jarrett Park, and Wespow Park were some of the facilities ravaged, negatively impacting sports in the region. Yoni Epstein, lease owners of the Montego Bay Sports Complex and chairman of Montego Bay United (MBU), told The Gleaner his club is prioritising a return to Catherine Hall next season, with significant work already underway.
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Still no panic
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Scheduling conflict behind Seville absence – JAAA
April 27, 2026
Kizzy Don turns to ‘Therapy’ after baby loss
Months after the tragic loss of her newborn baby girl, Miracle, emerging dancehall artiste Kizzy Don is planning to have another baby with her partner, fellow dancehall artiste Kiprich. She believes that having another baby may help to speed up her healing process. “I am not going to truly heal until I get back another child. I feel like a part of me missing still because mi don’t have the baby. So, anytime I get back a baby, I feel like I can try to look past things. I will feel better about the situation ... I just want back a child,” Kizzy Don said.
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Stephen ‘Di Genius’ writes a new chapter with ‘Hill and Gully’ riddim
April 27, 2026
Ribbie Chung celebrates life, legacy and impact
April 26, 2026
Expanded cement quota too small for Melissa rebuilding, warns Buying House
Buying House Company Limited says the Government’s decision to expand its cement import quota falls short of what will be needed to maintain stable supply through the second half of the year as Jamaica’s construction sector pushes deeper into Hurricane Melissa recovery works.
April 27, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
From global power players to cultural trailblazers, the spotlight shone brightly at the annual TIME100 Gala, held at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City on Thursday. Celebrating the world’s 100 most influential people, the coveted list spans pioneers, leaders, titans, artists, innovators, and icons – all of whom delivered standout moments on the red carpet. Among those spotted were newlyweds Noah Lyles – named one of TIME’s most influential people of 2026 – and Junelle Lyles, who stepped out in coordinated style, she in Meshki with jewellery by Avianne & Co, and he in AMIRI.
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Island Wedding |Chadde and Cheve-Ann tie the knot in perfect timing
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Something Extra | Tuesday
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Editorial | External audit for NSWMA
There are some people who, intuitively, possess extraordinary insights, emotional intelligence, organisational skills and a capacity to absorb and process information, that make them, despite lack of formal training, excellent managers.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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