News
April 8, 2026
World Bank predicts slow growth for Jamaica and other countries in the region
WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank Wednesday said that economic development Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is projected to grow 2.1 per cent this year, below the 2.4 per cent recorded in 2025. …
April 8, 2026
Hordley Crossing in St Thomas impassable
The police are advising that the Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas is impassable due to heavy rainfall in the area. Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to use alternative routes and to…
April 8, 2026
Corporate Area water restrictions eased
The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers served by the Constant Spring system in Kingston and St Andrew (KSA) that water supply restrictions have been relaxed effective today. It…
April 8, 2026
'Urgent review' being conducted into baby's death at CRH
The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says an urgent review is now underway following the tragic death of a newborn baby delivered at Cornwall Regional Hospital. In a press release issued by…
April 8, 2026
British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns at baptism
LONDON (AP) — A British pastor was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the drowning of a 61-year-old man at a backyard baptism ceremony. Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence…
April 8, 2026
McKenzie wants evidence of improper sexual conduct by school shelter occupants
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie is calling for the head of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) to provide evidence supporting his allegation that students are being exposed to…
April 7, 2026
by Andre Williams
NEWBORN HEARTACHE
What should have been one of the happiest moments of Shandale Ballentine’s life ended in heartbreak on Good Friday. Instead of leaving the Cornwall Regional Hospital cradling the baby boy she had…
April 7, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Jamaica rejects St Kitts’ claim of first legal recognition of Rastafari
WESTERN BUREAU: The Government of Jamaica has pushed back against claims that St Kitts and Nevis is the first Caribbean nation to recognise Rastafarianism in law, insisting that Jamaica has long…
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April 7, 2026
BOJ managing foreign exchange market conditions
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is actively managing foreign exchange market conditions, to ensure that movements in the foreign exchange rate do not result in a significant increase in inflation. …