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Energy Ministry monitoring conflict in the Middle East

Jamaica's Energy Ministry says it is monitoring the conflict in the Middle East, as there could be impacts for the local sector.

International media say the escalating war has caused a global increase in oil prices.

The development comes amidst fresh military strikes in the Middle East, following initial

Jamaicans living in the Middle East, anxious as conflict escalates

The anxiety level among Jamaicans living in the Middle East has sky-rocketed, as the conflict escalates.

The Jamaican community there is hunkering down trying to keep safe amid the sounds of war.

60 murders recorded in February

Sixty (60) murders were recorded in February.

Police data indicate that at the end of last month, there were 93 murders.

There was a record low of thirty-three murders recorded at the end of January.

PM says Jamaica is working towards recording fewer than 500 murders

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that Jamaica is working towards recording fewer than 500 murders this year.

He made the statement at the Jamaican Diaspora Town Hall in St. Kitts and Nevis at the weekend.

11 new classrooms officially opened at Holmwood Technical High

Eleven (11) newly constructed classrooms were opened at the Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, today.

The school received an expansion of its facilities with the classrooms being supported by a staff room, and restrooms on four floors.

From fan to feature Jah Vinci links with Sanchez

Dancehall singjay Jah Vinci has teased behind the scenes footage of his upcoming collaboration with legendary crooner Sanchez, describing the moment as a full circle blessing.

Jahazeil Myrie opens up about faith and personal struggles

Jahazeil Myrie, son of Buju Banton, says divine intervention played a major role in redirecting his life.

West Indies cricketers stranded in India

The West Indies cricketers are unable to return home from India after their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday where they were beaten by host India in their final super-8 match in Kolkota.

JTA receives formal communication from Education Ministry about payment of increments

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) says it has received formal communication from the Ministry of Education about the payment of increments.

President Mark Malabver made the disclosure during an interview with IRIE FM News.

BITU calls on Labour Ministry to intervene in ongoing dispute with the JTA

The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) has called on the Ministry of Labour to intervene in an ongoing dispute with the JTA.

This is reportedly over long-outstanding payments owed to its workers.

Energy Ministry monitoring conflict in the Middle East

Monday, March 02, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Jamaica's Energy Ministry says it is monitoring the conflict in the Middle East, as there could be impacts for the local sector. International media say the escalating war has caused a global increase in oil prices. The development comes amidst fresh military strikes in the Middle East, following initial attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, on Saturday.

Jamaicans living in the Middle East, anxious as conflict escalates

Monday, March 02, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The anxiety level among Jamaicans living in the Middle East has sky-rocketed, as the conflict escalates. The Jamaican community there is hunkering down trying to keep safe amid the sounds of war.

West Indies cricketers stranded in India

Monday, March 02, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The West Indies cricketers are unable to return home from India after their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday where they were beaten by host India in their final super-8 match in Kolkota.

Jamaica lose to Canada in quest for FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification

Monday, March 02, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's quest to compete at the FIBA World Cup next year took another blow, after they suffered a 97-81 loss against Canada in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas qualifier at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Sunday night.

From fan to feature Jah Vinci links with Sanchez

Monday, March 02, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall singjay Jah Vinci has teased behind the scenes footage of his upcoming collaboration with legendary crooner Sanchez, describing the moment as a full circle blessing.

Jahazeil Myrie opens up about faith and personal struggles

Monday, March 02, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Jahazeil Myrie, son of Buju Banton, says divine intervention played a major role in redirecting his life.