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JPS implements recommendations following assessment of island wide black out

JPS said it has completed the outage investigation, with support from international experts, and that a unique fault characteristic, was identified as a key contributor to system shut down.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz commends JPS’ approach to blackout assessment

A technical review of the report from the JPS is being conducted.

Traffic Police to place special focus on protecting elderly pedestrians

50 percent of the 33 pedestrians, who have died since the start of the year in road crashes, are between 50 and 70 years old.

ICC approves 12.82 million dollar loan for Cricket West Indies

The International Cricket Council has approved a USD 12.82 million loan for Cricket West Indies, offering crucial financial support to a board grappling with falling revenues, depleted cash reserves and another substantial loss projected for 2026.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says Gov’t working on finding practical solution to traffic ticket problem

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has pledged that the government is working on finding a practical solution to the traffic ticket problem. This as the hosting of special traffic ticket days, while temporarily helpful, is expensive and unsustainable.

KSAMC collects nearly $4 million in signage fees

This the KSAMC attributes to its signage compliance outreach programme. The Corporation says by taking its services directly into plazas and commercial centres, it engaged 140 businesses, increasing compliance from 9 to 53 percent.

CARICOM Reparations Commission describes as productive a recent meeting with Church of England, as it pushes for reparation

The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has described as productive a meeting it had with three senior clerics from the Church of England on Monday, as it pushes for reparations. Member of the Commission's delegation to the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Barbados Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissong, said

Integrity Commission highlights staffing and legal challenges among hurdles faced

In the Commission's annual report, which was tabled in Parliament last week, it indicated that 29 employees had left.

The Commission explained that the turnover rate for employees for the 2024/25 reporting period was 19 per cent, representing a seven per cent increase over the previous year.

Education Ministry increases funding to all schools

Dr. Morris Dixon was speaking at this morning's post Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.

She stated that, as promised, the Ministry is placing emphasis on students at the lower levels of the system.

SLB says delinquency rate stood at 48.22% up to March 2026

Executive Director of the Students' Loan Bureau, Nickeisha Walsh made the disclosure at the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee (PAAC) meeting this morning.

JPS implements recommendations following assessment of island wide black out

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

JPS said it has completed the outage investigation, with support from international experts, and that a unique fault characteristic, was identified as a key contributor to system shut down.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz commends JPS’ approach to blackout assessment

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

A technical review of the report from the JPS is being conducted.

ICC approves 12.82 million dollar loan for Cricket West Indies

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The International Cricket Council has approved a USD 12.82 million loan for Cricket West Indies, offering crucial financial support to a board grappling with falling revenues, depleted cash reserves and another substantial loss projected for 2026.

FIFA examining the possibility of 64 Teams in 2030 World Cup

Monday, July 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

FIFA officials will look at ‌‌the possibility of expanding the World Cup by adding another 16 teams for the 2030 tournament, that's the proclomation from FIFA President Gianni Infantinio.

Reggae Sumfest implements traffic plan to avoid congestion

Monday, July 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae Sumfest organizers are putting measures in place to ensure the event runs smoothly on July 18 at Plantation Cove in St. Ann.

Beenie Man addresses BRT Weekend absence

Monday, July 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is speaking out after missing his scheduled appearance at BRT Weekend, claiming transportation issues prevented him from making it to the event.