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May 30, 2026
Health Ministry urges public to limit exposure as Saharan dust affects Jamaica
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is again urging Jamaicans to limit their exposure to Saharan dust currently affecting the island, warning that excessive exposure can trigger respiratory and other…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
May 29, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Analysts read political messages in US-Cuba rift as CARICOM speaks up
Political commentators say the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) latest condemnation of the United States’ economic and fuel blockade on Cuba is an attempt to keep the deepening humanitarian crisis in…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Russell wants Gov’t to fully fund JamaicaEye expansion
Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Jason Russell is urging the Government to fully finance and expand the JamaicaEye surveillance programme, arguing that the burden of…
May 29, 2026
Vassell eulogised as a provider and protector
Hundreds of Montegonians packed the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Montego Bay on Wednesday as tributes poured in for Samuel ‘Sonny’ Vassell, the late businessman and former president of the St James…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
ODPEM, JDF to be restocked with hurricane donation
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are to receive a share of $1.4 billion in hurricane-recovery donations to replenish emergency…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
MoBay to host major rebuild expo focused on smarter housing
Jamaica’s rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa must go beyond simply replacing damaged structures and instead focus on giving ordinary Jamaicans access to affordable, resilient, and…
May 29, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Rising above - Studio One youth earns dental degree from Rutgers
From Studio One Boulevard in Kingston to a US-trained doctor, Dr Shemar Rhoden’s journey is one of resilience forged in hardship.
“Poverty tried to define my future,” he said, reflecting on the…
May 30, 2026
Reggae Marathon announces new leadership
The Reggae Marathon has announced new appointments to its board ahead of this year’s event, set for December 6, in Kingston.
Organised by the Jamdammers Running Club, Reggae Marathon is a major…