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Country to continue experiencing drier conditions and higher temperatures in coming weeks

The heat season started in April and runs until October. Head of Data Processing within Climate Services at the Met Office Adrian Shaw says the forecast is for above normal temperature this week and next week.

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Triple world-record holder Usain Bolt is urging fans to act swiftly to secure tickets for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11–13.

Government signals intention to appeal ruling on environmental permit issued to Bengal Development

Last week, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2020 environmental permit issued to the company for a limestone mining project was unconstitutional.The decision marked a significant win for residents of St. Ann who mounted a legal challenge against the approval.

Government on track to relocate shelterees still housed at schools following Hurricane Melissa

In April, the Local Government Ministry noted that eight schools were operating as shelters, housing 81 persons.The Ministry pledged to relocate them to viable accommodations by May 8.

Increased monitoring of cruise ships docking at nation’s ports as Gov’t takes precautions to prevent possible risks from Hantavirus

This, as there is an outbreak of the rodent-spread virus aboard a vessel, which departed Argentina on April 1.Three passengers have died, and several other passengers are infected.Three of the infected were evacuated from the vessel at Cape Verde this morning.

Gov’t fast-tracking implementation of 16% fare adjustment for PPV operators

The government is fast-tracking the implementation of the 16% fare adjustment for operators of public passenger vehicle.

Operators have long been calling for the additional 16% and those appeals have intensified since the increase of fuel prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Cabinet approves terms for new electricity licence to be negotiated with JPS

Cabinet has approved a heads of terms for a new electricity licence to be negotiated with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) subject to the execution of a non-disclosure agreement between the Government and the company.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral

Discussions to take place in coming days on roadmap to improve UHWI operations

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says discussions are to take place in the coming days to chart a roadmap for implementation of recommendations to improve operations at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

An institutional review committee chaired by Howard Mitchell proposed five

Calls grow for regulation of Funeral Sector amid oversight concerns

More calls are being made for the funeral sector to be properly regulated amid growing concerns that unregulated operators are entering the industry.

Councillor for the Bellefield Division in Manchester, Mario Mitchell says lack of oversight is fuelling continued breaches of proper procedures by some

UHWI Institutional Review Committee recommends that an independent third party be engaged to support enhanced board oversight

The UHWI Institutional Review Committee was appointed after the hospital was flagged by the Auditor General for the alleged misuse of its tax exemption status to facilitate the importation of goods on behalf of private companies. The alleged breach contributed to losses of over $20 million.

Country to continue experiencing drier conditions and higher temperatures in coming weeks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The heat season started in April and runs until October. Head of Data Processing within Climate Services at the Met Office Adrian Shaw says the forecast is for above normal temperature this week and next week.

Government signals intention to appeal ruling on environmental permit issued to Bengal Development

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Last week, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2020 environmental permit issued to the company for a limestone mining project was unconstitutional.The decision marked a significant win for residents of St. Ann who mounted a legal challenge against the approval.

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Triple world-record holder Usain Bolt is urging fans to act swiftly to secure tickets for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11–13.

Rudolph Speid confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Rudolph Speid has been confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup tournament later this month in England.

Keznamdi teams up with JaBBEM for Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Grammy winning reggae artiste Keznamdi has joined forces with local activist group, JaBBEM for the production of Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline, short film that blends music, activism, and storytelling.

Michael Buckley calls for respect and unity with new album Emotions

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Veteran Reggae Singer Michael Buckley is using his new album emotions to speak out about what he says is a lack of respect for artistes from the 1980s and 1990s.