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Warner Brown will miss Jamaica’s friendly international against Martinique

Mount Pleasant striker Warner Brown will miss Jamaica's friendly international against Martinique on Saturday.

Trans-Jamaican Highway in talks with Toll Authority on compensation after hurricane Melissa toll suspension last year

Trans-Jamaican Highway Limited (TJH) says it is in discussions with the Toll Authority as it seeks compensation following the suspension of tolls before and after the passage of Hurricane Melissa last year.

In its unaudited financial statements for the fourth quarter ended December 2025, TJH outlined

Water Minister Matthew Samuda to participate in Atlantic Council’s U.S. – Caribbean Airtime and Ports Forum

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda departed the island yesterday to participate in the Atlantic Council’s U.S.– Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum hosted in Miami in the United States.

The forum is a high-level policy and industry dialogue focused on strengthening maritime

NWA introduces multi-million-dollar video detection system to ease traffic and improve road safety

In a strategic move to boost the management of traffic along major corridors islandwide, the National Works Agency, (NWA) is rolling out a multi-million-dollar video detection system.

It comes as the NWA modernises its traffic management protocol to make its system more responsive and efficient.

Medical Association of Jamaica hails proposed tax on sugary drinks as landmark victory for public health

"It is a monumental victory for preventative medicine and the long-term health of the Jamaican people."

That's the declaration from the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), as it hailed the government's plan to introduce taxes on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages.

Education Ministry reports 95% attendance boost as JUTC moves to earn from Rural School Bus Programme

The Education Ministry is reporting a 95% improvement in student attendance among those using the Rural School Bus Programme.

The programme, which was launched in September last year, aims to provide safe, affordable and reliable transportation for students in rural areas.

Caribbean Cement donates $1.3M in textbook support to schools affected by hurricane Melissa

Caribbean Cement Company Limited (Carib Cement) has donated $1.3 million in textbook support to schools affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The Category 5 system, which made landfall in October last year, damaged or destroyed several schools across the island

New Jamaican CPL franchise to stringently support growth of local grassroots cricket

Kingsmen Sports Enterprise, an American group which recently invested in one of the new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams, and which is behind the new Jamaica franchise to be unveiled shortly for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League, will have a responsibility to help with the growth of grass-roots

Devonte Campbell is back at Mount Pleasant

Exciting attacking player Devonte Campbell is back at CONCACAF Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant.

PM Holness stresses need for NIDS to enable greater efficiency in both private and public sector

He was speaking at the Jamaica Labour Party Generation 2000 Policy Forum at the University of the West Indies. Dr Holness pointed out that identity is critical to bureaucratic efficiency.

Trans-Jamaican Highway in talks with Toll Authority on compensation after hurricane Melissa toll suspension last year

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Trans-Jamaican Highway Limited (TJH) says it is in discussions with the Toll Authority as it seeks compensation following the suspension of tolls before and after the passage of Hurricane Melissa last year. In its unaudited financial statements for the fourth quarter ended December 2025, TJH outlined that the suspension resulted in direct toll losses amounting to approximately US$3,500,000.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda to participate in Atlantic Council’s U.S. – Caribbean Airtime and Ports Forum

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda departed the island yesterday to participate in the Atlantic Council’s U.S.– Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum hosted in Miami in the United States. The forum is a high-level policy and industry dialogue focused on strengthening maritime logistics, port security and sustainable shipping across the Caribbean Basin.

Warner Brown will miss Jamaica’s friendly international against Martinique

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Mount Pleasant striker Warner Brown will miss Jamaica's friendly international against Martinique on Saturday.

New Jamaican CPL franchise to stringently support growth of local grassroots cricket

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Kingsmen Sports Enterprise, an American group which recently invested in one of the new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams, and which is behind the new Jamaica franchise to be unveiled shortly for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League, will have a responsibility to help with the growth of grass-roots cricket locally.

St James councillors pass resolution to erect Jimmy Cliff statue

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Two months after Senator Charles Sinclair called for Jimmy Cliff's Somerton home to be transformed into a museum and a statue be erected in his honour, the St James Municipal Corporation has followed through in passing a resolution to erect a statue of the music icon at the entrance to Jimmy Cliff Boulevard.

Ken Boothe to be inducted into the Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae crooner Ken Boothe will be inducted into the Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame on February 27, during the 2026 Reggae Gold Awards.