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We must be good stewards of Jamaica’s man-made and natural assets – PM Holness

That was the comment from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, at the official launch of the Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement, and Landscape Framework (RE-LEAF) at the Lowe River Primary and Infant School in Trelawny on Wednesday.

Finance Ministry signs US$70 million loan contract with Inter-American Development Bank to support Public Sector Transformation Programme

Representatives from the Ministry and the IDB participated in a visibility ceremony for the loan agreement in Kingston today. The agreement, signed on February 13, 2026, will finance reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector over an implementation period of approximately

People are still waiting to feel real relief from impact of Hurricane Melissa

That's according to Opposition Senator Ramon Small Ferguson. He was making his contribution to the debate on the appropriations bill, in the upper house today.

3 Portland men to face court on charges related to lottery scamming

They are: 22-year-old Jaheim Smith and 30-year-old Delroy Howard, both of Land Settlement, as well as 26-year-old Kimani Pollack, of Buff Bay. They were arrested during targeted operations on Monday and Tuesday, by members of the Anti-Lottery Scam Unit within the police's specialized investigation branch.

Third World, Romeich & Producer Jahvy React to Reggae Boyz Victory

The legendary Third World band, Romeich Major,and producer Jahvy Ambassador are among those reacting tothe Reggae Boyz’ 1-0 victory over New Caledonia.

Bounty Killer’s daughter wins Long Jump Silver Medal at Champs

Bounty Killer’s daughter, Rajana Price, has earned a silver medal at the 2026 ISSA Boys and Girls Championships.

Lloyd Laing says Alkaline’s fan strategy should be studied

Music business consultant Lloyd Laing says Alkaline’s approach to building fan equity is one that should be studied.

Increased rainfall expected across the country this weekend

The Met Service projects that increased showers will result from a trough across the Western Caribbean which is expected to linger across the region through to early next week. The forecast is for mostly cloudy conditions with periods of showers and thunderstorms, which may be heavy at times to affect

Two St. Catherine men charged for allegedly defrauding company of millions to appear in court today

The accused are: 30-year-old, accounting clerk, Shemar Dawson and 27-year-old footballer, Leonardo Jibbison both of Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine. Police say investigations revealed that between March 2024 and February 2026, Dawson who was employed as an accounts clerk at the company allegedly falsified

Local Government Minister Desmond Mckenzie says majority of Jamaicans agree with implementation of ORA

He made the remark during the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference, in the corporate area on Wednesday. The Government is establishing ORA, an executive agency designed to unify the management, maintenance and standards of the over 27,000 kilometres of roads, across the island.

We must be good stewards of Jamaica’s man-made and natural assets – PM Holness

Friday, March 27, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

That was the comment from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, at the official launch of the Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement, and Landscape Framework (RE-LEAF) at the Lowe River Primary and Infant School in Trelawny on Wednesday.

Finance Ministry signs US$70 million loan contract with Inter-American Development Bank to support Public Sector Transformation Programme

Friday, March 27, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Representatives from the Ministry and the IDB participated in a visibility ceremony for the loan agreement in Kingston today. The agreement, signed on February 13, 2026, will finance reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector over an implementation period of approximately six years.

Richards mines second consecutive bronze -Jamaica’s medal tally moves to three at World Indoors

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica added a bronze medal to the tally this morning on Day 2 of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland to take the overall medal achievement to three - two silver and one bronze to sit in 5th place on the overall table. Raymond Richards secured his second consecutive World Indoors bronze medal when he claimed third place in the men's high jump with a season best 2.26 metres.

Silver lining for Jamaica – Day 1 World Indoor Championships

Friday, March 20, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica closed day one of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland with two silver medals for 4th place overall on the medal table. The number two ranked in the world Jordan Scott notched the first medal while Kishane Thompson made it two shortly after.

Third World, Romeich & Producer Jahvy React to Reggae Boyz Victory

Friday, March 27, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The legendary Third World band, Romeich Major,and producer Jahvy Ambassador are among those reacting tothe Reggae Boyz’ 1-0 victory over New Caledonia.

Bounty Killer’s daughter wins Long Jump Silver Medal at Champs

Friday, March 27, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Bounty Killer’s daughter, Rajana Price, has earned a silver medal at the 2026 ISSA Boys and Girls Championships.