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August 31, 2026
Agriculture Ministry assists farmers impacted by bush fire in Gillard, St Elizabeth
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has responded to farmers affected by the recent bush fire in the Little Park/Gillard area of Pedro Plains, St Elizabeth, with the distribution of…
August 31, 2026
JAAA to review reports about junior athlete Jabari Matheson before any decision
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) is taking no immediate action over concerns surrounding junior athlete Jabari Matheson’s workload at the World Athletics U20 Championships,…
August 31, 2026
Julian Mair appointed Group CEO of NCB Financial Group, Sheree Martin becomes first woman to lead NCB
Julian Mair has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG), effective November 17. Also, Sheree Martin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of National…
August 31, 2026
JAAA renews Tottori partnership ahead of 2027 World Championships
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has renewed its partnership with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture to host Jamaica’s training camp ahead of the 2027 World Athletics Championships in…
August 31, 2026
Saka makes the difference as Arsenal down Villa to maintain winning start
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Arsenal battled past a stuffy Aston Villa 1-0 and maintained its winning start to the Premier League on Monday. It was a hard-fought win for the reigning champion, for…
August 31, 2026
Parents urged to protect children from hand, foot and mouth disease
The Westmoreland Health Department is urging parents to guard their children against hand, foot and mouth disease, amid continued reports of the viral illness. Parish Health Promotion and Education…
August 31, 2026
JCF bolsters school safety ahead of new term
With thousands of students set to return to the classroom, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is stepping up preparations to ensure the new school year gets off to a safe start. The JCF…
August 31, 2026
Kirk Benjamin appointed Customs Commissioner
Kirk Benjamin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs. The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) announced today that Benjamin’s appointment will become effective tomorrow,…
August 31, 2026
JUTC bus crash disrupts electricity supply in sections of Portmore
Sections of Portmore in St Catherine are now without electricity due to what the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) says was a motor vehicle crash in Naggo Head on Sunday night. Images posted…