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Work to commence on 72 roads under Spark Programme between now and February

Work to commence on 72 roads under Spark Programme between now and February

Works Minister Robert Morgan notes that by March, 49 roads will be added to the list, increasing the number of roads for which the contractor has been given instructions to commence work, to 258. He says the Spark Programme was paused due to Hurricane Melissa, and the contractor was allowed to participate

Investigation launched into small early morning fire at KPH

Investigation launched into small early morning fire at KPH

The fire which was confined to an air conditioning device in an operating theatre has been brought under control. The operating theatre was not in use at the time of the fire.

JFJ says it strongly supports amendments to cybercrimes act

JFJ says it strongly supports amendments to cybercrimes act

JFJ says it particularly welcomes the new offence criminalising the non-consensual publication of intimate images.

According to JFJ, this was a gap it highlighted in its 2024 submission, to the Joint Select Committee, that reviewed the domestic violence act, where it advocated for stronger measures

Gov’t to start full implementation of flexible work arrangement in public sector next Monday

Gov’t to start full implementation of flexible work arrangement in public sector next Monday

The arrangement aims to improve work-life balance and boost productivity giving employees and employers the opportunity to organise the traditional 40-hour workweek as it best suits their needs.

Speaking at the official launch yesterday, Minister of Efficiency, and Innovation Ambassador Audrey Marks

Jamaica’s under 17 Reggae Girls slam St Vincent and the Grenadines 5-nil

Jamaica’s under 17 Reggae Girls slam St Vincent and the Grenadines 5-nil

Jamaica's under 17 Reggae Girls recorded their biggest win so far at the Concacaf Under 17 Women's World Cup qualifiers at the Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium in Oranjestad, Aruba on Thursday.

Sha’carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Sha’carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Olympic sprint relay gold medalist Sha'carri Richardson, has been arrested in Florida and accused of driving over 100 miles per hour, according to jail booking records.

BRIDGE allows youth to support recovery efforts in hurricane-battered areas and exposes them to lifelong skills – Dr. Morris Dixon

BRIDGE allows youth to support recovery efforts in hurricane-battered areas and exposes them to lifelong skills – Dr. Morris Dixon

Youth Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says though the BRIDGE programme allows young people to support recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa, it will also expose them to lifelong skills.

Strong cold front forecast to begin affecting Jamaica this weekend

Strong cold front forecast to begin affecting Jamaica this weekend

The Met Service says it is projected to impact weather conditions across Jamaica from Saturday night through early next week. Consequently, the island is expected to experience significantly cooler temperatures.

Opposition says UHWI is too important for no one to be held accountable for alleged misuse of facility’s tax exemption status

Opposition says UHWI is too important for no one to be held accountable for alleged misuse of facility’s tax exemption status

In a recent report the Auditor General flagged the UHWI for allegedly using its tax exemption status to facilitate the importation of goods on behalf of private companies, contributing to losses of over $20 million. The UHWI board of management says it has reported specific matters arising from the AG's

POA Chairman SSP Wayne Cameron charged for alleged financial irregularities

POA Chairman SSP Wayne Cameron charged for alleged financial irregularities

The charges follow the receipt of a ruling from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which arose from a detailed and protracted financial investigation conducted by the Financial Investigations Division (FID), in collaboration with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and other relevant authorities.

Work to commence on 72 roads under Spark Programme between now and February

Friday, January 30, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Works Minister Robert Morgan notes that by March, 49 roads will be added to the list, increasing the number of roads for which the contractor has been given instructions to commence work, to 258. He says the Spark Programme was paused due to Hurricane Melissa, and the contractor was allowed to participate in the recovery and clearing process.

Investigation launched into small early morning fire at KPH

Friday, January 30, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The fire which was confined to an air conditioning device in an operating theatre has been brought under control. The operating theatre was not in use at the time of the fire.

Jamaica’s under 17 Reggae Girls slam St Vincent and the Grenadines 5-nil

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's under 17 Reggae Girls recorded their biggest win so far at the Concacaf Under 17 Women's World Cup qualifiers at the Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium in Oranjestad, Aruba on Thursday.

Sha’carri Richardson arrested in Florida

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Olympic sprint relay gold medalist Sha'carri Richardson, has been arrested in Florida and accused of driving over 100 miles per hour, according to jail booking records.

Local entertainment and media fraternity pay tribute to veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke OD

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

IRIE FM and the local media fraternity are in mourning following news of the passing of veteran broadcaster and one of the founding members of IRIE FM, Walter Charles Clarke OD.

UB40 mourns Reggae legend Sly Dunbar

Monday, January 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

International reggae band UB40 has revealed that they were in discussions with the late Sly Dunbar about new musical ideas prior to his passing.