This is to address misconceptions and strengthen transparency within the sector. JACRA says it acknowledges the ongoing concerns raised by coffee farmers regarding the price paid for a box of coffee, noting that as the regulator of Jamaica’s coffee industry it considers it essential to provide clarity on how prices are determined and to ensure that farmers are equipped with accurate comprehensive information.

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica’s growing engagement with China must deliver stronger local business linkages, jobs, skills transfer and long-term value for Jamaicans. Speaking at the Chinese New Year, Spring Festival 2026 – Year of the Horse celebration in Montego-Bay recently, Seiveright said true partnerships must be grounded in respect, clarity and real outcomes for local enterprises.

Forty Four beds were donated to the Mandeville Regional Hospital yesterday by the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, Project Cure and Just a Bunch of Roadies. In expressing appreciation, Chief Executive Officer, Alwyn Miller said the beds will improve the hospitals ability to cater to more patients.

PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston advised that several JetBlue flights from today to Tuesday have been cancelled as a result of the winter storm in some sections of the US.

Efforts are being made by local organisation Burn Foundation of Jamaica / Crisis Support Charity to airlift the Westmoreland woman who was doused in gasoline and set on fire to the United States of America for treatment.