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Updated 12 hours ago
by Adrian Frater
Modern NCB branch adds momentum to Falmouth’s revival
Western Bureau:
Last week’s opening of National Commercial Bank Jamaica’s (NCB) new branch in Falmouth, Trelawny was warmly welcomed by residents and business leaders, many of whom say the facility…
Updated 11 hours ago
JamBar hosts financial-empowerment forum for lawyers
The Jamaican Bar Association (JamBar), in partnership with Scotiabank, hosted a fireside chat on personal development and financial empowerment for legal professionals on Saturday at the Scotiabank…
Updated 11 hours ago
by Keisha Hill
New Jamaica-Colombia partnership to support women leaders
Grace to Grow Mentorship & Training Limited (GtG), a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women through leadership and mentorship, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the…
Updated 6 hours ago
KSAMC collects $3.96 million in signage fees following compliance drive
Deputy Mayor of Kingston Lorraine Dobson says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues to see improved compliance from businesses and increased revenue from signs and…
Updated 5 hours ago
61-y-o man charged with rape, firearm offences after alleged attack by teen girls at guest house in Morant Bay
The 61-year-old St Thomas man who was allegedly attacked by two teen girls at a guest house in Morant Bay has been slapped with sexual and firearm charges by the police.
Updated 2 hours ago
Land acquisition continues for Port Antonio Bypass
The Government continues to undertake land acquisition for the Port Antonio Bypass in Portland, while ensuring that the rights of citizens along the proposed path are secured.
Updated 2 hours ago
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalise marijuana
Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalise the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes.
Updated 2 hours ago
Government reviewing JPS report on islandwide blackout – Vaz
The Government is undertaking a technical assessment of the Jamaica Public Service's (JPS) investigative report into the islandwide electricity outage on June 5, with an inter-ministerial team…
Updated 1 hour ago
Vaz: No deaths or serious injuries in first year of rural school bus programme
The Government’s rural school bus programme has transported thousands of students safely during its first year of operation, recording no deaths or serious injuries since its launch in September 2025,…