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2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup competition draw set for May 26

The draw for the 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup competition is set for May 26.

Male and female wards at Black River Hospital to be operational by next month end

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the male and female wards at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth are expected to be operational by the end of June.Speaking during a tour of the facility yesterday, he said construction is well advanced with resilience in mind.

Eastern Westmoreland MP gives support to protesting residents of Cave, calls on Works Minister to respond

Member of Parliament for eastern Westmoreland Dr. Dayton Campbell, is giving support to protesting residents of Cave and has called on Works Minister Robert Morgan to have the Cave to Kentucky road repaired.Residents are reportedly frustrated about the poor state of the road.

Companies Office of Jamaica to launch mobile app to help customers access business services

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is preparing to launch a mobile application that will make it easier for customers to access a wide range of business services and receive timely filing reminders.Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Shellie Leon, explained that the app forms part of the agency’s

Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development wants to be alerted if NWA contractors paying workers below minimum wage

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, has requested that her Ministry be alerted if National Works Agency (NWA) contractors pay workers below the minimum wage.The issue was discussed at Wednesday's meeting of Parliament's Public Administration

Education Ministry says 2026 PEP Examinations successfully administered

Thirty-one thousand eight hundred and six students were registered for the exams, which were held on Wednesday and Thursday.

In a statement, the Ministry noted that the smooth execution of the examinations underscores its commitment to resilience, equity and student success, even in the aftermath of

Opposition calls for establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency

This entity would be empowered to make evidence-based decisions in the national interest.

Mr. Newell was reacting to yesterday's landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, which declared unconstitutional, void and of no effect the 2020 environmental permit granted to Bengal Development Limited for

Constitutional Court rules that environmental permit issued to Bengal Development Limited for mining project is unconstitutional

The decision marks a significant win for residents of St. Ann who had mounted a legal challenge against the approval.

The court’s judgment effectively halts plans for quarrying in the Dry Harbour Mountains, an area regarded as environmentally sensitive.

Government to resume paying performance increments to public sector employees

This follows a meeting on Wednesday between the Finance Ministry and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU).

Both parties reached an agreement to resume annual performance based salary increments.

Dr. Angela Brown Burke accepts responsibility for mace incident but says context matters

Opposition Member of Parliament Dr. Angela Brown Burke says while she accepts responsibility for lifting the parliamentary mace during Tuesday’s sitting of the Lower House, the broader context must also be taken into account.

The incident occurred as the House debated the National Reconstruction and

Male and female wards at Black River Hospital to be operational by next month end

Friday, May 01, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the male and female wards at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth are expected to be operational by the end of June.Speaking during a tour of the facility yesterday, he said construction is well advanced with resilience in mind.

Eastern Westmoreland MP gives support to protesting residents of Cave, calls on Works Minister to respond

Friday, May 01, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Member of Parliament for eastern Westmoreland Dr. Dayton Campbell, is giving support to protesting residents of Cave and has called on Works Minister Robert Morgan to have the Cave to Kentucky road repaired.Residents are reportedly frustrated about the poor state of the road.

2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup competition draw set for May 26

Friday, May 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The draw for the 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup competition is set for May 26.

“I want to medal” Fletcher has U20 World Champs in sight

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Following her sensational run that helped Hydel High secure an historic five straight victories at the Penn Relays last weekend, Nastassia Fletcher is hoping to continue that good form into this weekend's fifth staging of the East Coast International showcase at Morgan State University in Maryland.

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae and dancehall megastar Shaggy says one of the highlights of his career was performing for the King of Pop in 2001.