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Nearly 400 complaints submitted by citizens to Health Ministry last fiscal year

Nearly 400 complaints submitted by citizens to Health Ministry last fiscal year

Principal director of the Enabling Environment in Health and Client Services Unit, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey says 222 of the issues were addressed successfully. The new unit within the Health Ministry focuses on enhancing the patient and client experience at the more than 300 health centres and 24 public

Opposition Spokesperson on Transport Mikeal Phillips says JUTC is in its most pathetic state since establishment

Opposition Spokesperson on Transport Mikeal Phillips says JUTC is in its most pathetic state since establishment

Mr. Phillips made the statement during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. He accused the Government of driving the state-owned bus company into a deeper financial crisis, despite the acquisition of hundreds of new buses.

Agriculture Ministry reports increase in praedial larceny convictions

Agriculture Ministry reports increase in praedial larceny convictions

Last year 145 persons were convicted up from the 18 in 2024. The update was given by Portfolio Minister Floyd Green during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday.

Jamaica’s Reggae Girls confirmed for two friendly Internationals

Jamaica’s Reggae Girls confirmed for two friendly Internationals

Jamaica's Reggae Girls have confirmed two friendly internationals next month as they continue their preparation for the Concacaf Championship in November in Texas.

The Reggae Girls will take on Panama on June 5 and June 8 at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium in Panama City.

TODSS President acknowledges growing frustration among operators about overdue 16% fare increase but stresses disapproval of demonstration

TODSS President acknowledges growing frustration among operators about overdue 16% fare increase but stresses disapproval of demonstration

The Government approved a 35 percent fare increase for public transport operators in October 2023. The increase was to be implemented in two phases, 19 percent in October 2023 and 16 percent in April 2024.

ODPEM says $600M from donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds earmarked to support Modular Housing Solutions initiative

ODPEM says $600M from donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds earmarked to support Modular Housing Solutions initiative

The limited use of donated funds was highlighted by the Auditor General in a report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. The AG noted that as of February, only $26 million of the over one billion dollars donated had been used.

Gov’t allocates $800M towards construction of 95 greenhouses across 4 parishes before year end

Gov’t allocates $800M towards construction of 95 greenhouses across 4 parishes before year end

The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament, yesterday. He noted that protected agriculture is critical in building resilience in the climate-vulnerable sector.

ODPEM says low spending of donated Hurricane Melissa funds not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity

ODPEM says low spending of donated Hurricane Melissa funds not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says the relatively low rate of cash expenditure from donated funds following Hurricane Melissa was not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity.

The agency says it reflected prudent financial management in light of the availability

Opposition slams gov’t over donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds in AG report

Opposition slams gov’t over donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds in AG report

The Opposition People's National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year, only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief.

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

Policemen “relieved and elated” after being acquitted of murder charges arising from Shrewsbury, Westmoreland incident 13 years ago

Policemen “relieved and elated” after being acquitted of murder charges arising from Shrewsbury, Westmoreland incident 13 years ago

That is the reaction of two police officers, who were acquitted today of murder charges after a four-week trial in the Supreme Court in Kingston.Constables Damane Campbell and Kenroy Hinds were each charged with three counts of murder in relation to the shooting of three men, which sparked widespread

Nearly 400 complaints submitted by citizens to Health Ministry last fiscal year

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Principal director of the Enabling Environment in Health and Client Services Unit, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey says 222 of the issues were addressed successfully. The new unit within the Health Ministry focuses on enhancing the patient and client experience at the more than 300 health centres and 24 public hospitals across the country.

Opposition Spokesperson on Transport Mikeal Phillips says JUTC is in its most pathetic state since establishment

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Mr. Phillips made the statement during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. He accused the Government of driving the state-owned bus company into a deeper financial crisis, despite the acquisition of hundreds of new buses.

Jamaica’s Reggae Girls confirmed for two friendly Internationals

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's Reggae Girls have confirmed two friendly internationals next month as they continue their preparation for the Concacaf Championship in November in Texas. The Reggae Girls will take on Panama on June 5 and June 8 at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium in Panama City.

Nicholas Symmonds reportedly drafted in Reggae Boys squad for Unity Cup

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former national under 20 player Nicholas Symmonds is reported to have been drafted by coach Rudolph Speid in the national squad for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament later this month in England.

Sean Paul and IShowSpeed donate musical instruments to Haile Selassie High School

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The Haile Selassie High School has received a donation of musical instruments from Dancehall Mega Star Sean Paul and popular Amercian Streamer Ishowspeed.

Bittin Brass Band to electrify Kingston Night Market

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Music lovers are in for an electrifying experience later today as the Kingston Night Market welcomes the sensational Bittin Brass Band to its vibrant weekly showcase in the heart of the city.