PM urges developers of Rozelle Estate in St. Thomas to ensure resilient houses are being constructed
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, Dr. Holness pointed to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last October and the imminent approach of another hurricane season.The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season will officially begin on June 1 and end on November 30.
Opposition Senator, Dr. Maziki Thame, has claimed that the Government's decision to appeal a recent court ruling on the environmental permit issued to Bengal Development Limited is part of a trend of autocratic tendencies.Last week, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2020 environmental permit issued to the company for a limestone mining project was unconstitutional.
The contested National Reconstruction Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill was passed without amendment after a marathon sitting of the Senate yesterday.This, amidst concerns raised by the Opposition, the Church and civil society groups about proper oversight and accountability.
Spirit Airlines has closed down, but for former Jamaican employee, Natovia Shand, the memories she made at the company will live on with her.
Ms. Shand joined Spirit in May 2025, and served as a flight scheduler, up until Saturday May 2, when the airline announced that it is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500 million US dollar bailout from the Trump administration.
As deliberations on the National Reconstruction Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill continued in the Upper House today, Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley chided civil society groups for what he called a selective outrage on issues.
Last month at least 28 civil society organizations raised concern about the Bill.