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JFJ calls on parliamentary committee reviewing Domestic Violence Legislation to quickly complete the process

JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson noted that verbal abuse and its associated psychological trauma -must be addressed, and the law must have sufficient protection for victims.

Two men in custody following seizure of cocaine at FedEx building on Half Way Tree Road

Preliminary reports from the police are that acting on information received, the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) visited the FedEx premises and conducted an operation.

Opposition calls on PM to clarify the status of the Morant Bay Urban Centre following reports that the centre remains incomplete

The Opposition has called on Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness to clarify the status of the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas.

Spokesperson on Trade, Industry and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton pointed to reports that the centre remains incomplete and inaccessible to tenants, nearly a year after

Transport Ministry commences process to acquire buses for second phase of Rural School Bus System

The Transport Ministry has commenced the process to acquire buses for the second phase of the Rural School Bus System.

The first phase of the system was launched in September last year with 60 buses.

JFJ points to the need for more community based intervention by state agents

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has noted the need for more community based intervention by state agents, as part of efforts to improve the trust level of citizens.

The issue was highlighted by JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson at The Mico University College while giving a report

St James councillors pass resolution to erect Jimmy Cliff statue

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

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

March 4 funeral date set for veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke

Friends, family and the media fraternity will celebrate the life of veteran broadcaster and IRIE FM -co founder Walter ‘Bob’ Clarke on March 4, 2026 in a service slated to commence at 11am at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church on Milford Road.

Caribbean Premier League is returning to Jamaica

The Caribbean Premier League is returning to Jamaica for the first time in six years.

Survey indicates that residents in heavily policed communities feel they live in jail without bars

That's how some residents in communities which are heavily policed say they feel. The disclosure was made during the release of the findings of a survey conducted by the MICO Foundation and Rights Group Jamaicans for Justice.

JFJ calls on parliamentary committee reviewing Domestic Violence Legislation to quickly complete the process

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson noted that verbal abuse and its associated psychological trauma -must be addressed, and the law must have sufficient protection for victims.

Two men in custody following seizure of cocaine at FedEx building on Half Way Tree Road

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Preliminary reports from the police are that acting on information received, the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) visited the FedEx premises and conducted an operation.

Caribbean Premier League is returning to Jamaica

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The Caribbean Premier League is returning to Jamaica for the first time in six years.

Jamaica’s Norman Powell featured in NBA 2026 All-Star Games

Monday, February 16, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Star Jamaican basketballer Norman Powell first ever appearance in the NBA All Star weekend, saw the Miami Heat forward at a double loss, with his Team World falling in a pair of games against domestic talent.

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.