News
July 15, 2026
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…
July 16, 2026
by Karen Madden
HIGH STAKES - England and Argentina battle for WCup final spot today
Forty years after the infamous ‘Hand of God’ incident, the stage is now set for another England-Argentina showdown as the second semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes the spotlight…
July 15, 2026
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…
July 15, 2026
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.
July 15, 2026
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.
July 15, 2026
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.
July 15, 2026
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…
July 15, 2026
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,…
July 15, 2026
Government boosts funding to schools to improve operations
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon says funding for Jamaica's public schools has been increased by an average of 55 per cent as the Government moves to give school administrators…