News
August 8, 2026
by Olivia Brown
May Pen Hospital outpatient unit on track for completion next year
Construction of the $642-million outpatient department at May Pen Hospital is progressing on schedule and remains on track for completion next year, a development expected to expand healthcare…
August 8, 2026
Agribusinesses urged to strengthen operations for long-term growth
Agribusiness operators, including agro-processors and manufacturers, are being encouraged to pay close attention to their production costs, product quality and market demand as they position their…
August 8, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Mayor fully on board for Black River reset
WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon is embracing the idea of rebuilding the town, which was all but wiped out by Hurricane Melissa, into a stronger, smarter and more resilient town.…
August 8, 2026
Bowen bound for Japan - Career diplomat appointed Jamaica’s next ambassador in Tokyo
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has announced the appointment of Ariel Bowen as Jamaica’s next ambassador to Japan. She is expected to take up her new…
August 8, 2026
Four Georgians to enter Hall of Fame
Four of the island’s top leaders and alumni of St George’s College are to be inducted into the 2026 St George’s College Hall of Fame during a ceremony to be held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on…
August 8, 2026
NWA pushes to reopen Over River Bridge in St James for new school year
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that it is fast-tracking plans to have the Over River Bridge in St James reopened to the public by the start of the new school year. The bridge was…
August 8, 2026
Jamaicans urged to help sustain bee population
Jamaicans are being encouraged to help sustain the bee population to boost food security efforts, through backyard gardening and planting more flowers, by Senior Plant Protection Officer in the…
August 8, 2026
NWA to undertake road and drain works in Lucea
The National Works Agency (NWA) is to undertake drain cleaning and road patching works in Lucea, Hanover, over the next week as part of efforts to improve road conditions in the town. The works are…
August 7, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
NEVER FORGET - Low turnout for Independence ceremony disappoints Black River mayor
WESTERN BUREAU: Disappointment over low public turnout overshadowed St Elizabeth’s Independence Day observance on Thursday, as civic and municipal leaders gathered with only a handful of residents to…