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Tufton assures Jamaicans that healthcare system will remain stable despite end of Cuban Medical Programme

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, is assuring Jamaicans, that the healthcare system will remain stable, despite the end of the Cuban Medical Programme.

Dr. Tufton says, the Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures, to address staffing gaps, expected when Cuban medical personnel, exit

Williams to open budget debate this afternoon

Finance Minister Fayval Williams, will open the budget debate, this afternoon.

The government has presented a budget of $1.4 trillion, for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which begins April 1.

JCTU calls for urgent consultations with government in relation to GCT on public sector motor vehicle duty concession

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), is calling for urgent consultations with the government, to examine the full impact of the proposal, to remove the GCT exemption from motor-vehicle-duty-concession, for certain categories of public officers.

The JCTU and the government, are scheduled

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme to continue until March 20 with limited services

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has announced that the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue until March 20, but services will be limited to surgery and post-operative care.

Providing the update at a press briefing today, Dr. Tufton said patients who already have appointments will still

17 y/o Ocho Rios High student charged with murder of schoolmate, to appear in court next Wednesday

The 17-year-old Ocho Rios High student charged with the murder of his schoolmate Devonie Shearer is to appear in the St. Ann Family Court on March 18.

The accused has not been named, as he is a minor.

Mr Lexx lands role in new movie

Dancehall deejay Mr. Lexx can now add actor to his portfolio after landing a role in a new movie called Blood Money.

Future Fambo apologizes, says he’s done with drinking

Dancehall deejay Future Fambo is apologizing after blaming intoxication for a recent incident involving two DJs.

Singing Melody questions Rebel Salute’s booking of L.U.S.T

More than a month before Rebel Salute's United States debut, controversy appears to be brewing around the event.

Former Reggae Boy Alvas Powell in 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup best eleven

Former Reggae Boy Alvas Powell is in the best eleven for round one of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup tournament.

More than 100 people murdered since the start of the year

According to data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, 105 people were killed up to Saturday, March 7.That is 41 fewer than the 146 recorded in the same period last year.

Tufton assures Jamaicans that healthcare system will remain stable despite end of Cuban Medical Programme

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, is assuring Jamaicans, that the healthcare system will remain stable, despite the end of the Cuban Medical Programme. Dr. Tufton says, the Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures, to address staffing gaps, expected when Cuban medical personnel, exit the system.

Williams to open budget debate this afternoon

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Finance Minister Fayval Williams, will open the budget debate, this afternoon. The government has presented a budget of $1.4 trillion, for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which begins April 1.

Former Reggae Boy Alvas Powell in 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup best eleven

Monday, March 09, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Reggae Boy Alvas Powell is in the best eleven for round one of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup tournament.

JC’s 1999 Penn Relays Championship 4×8 team and Elva Goulbourne for 2026 Wall of Fame Class

Monday, March 09, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The 1999 Jamaica College 4x800 meters championship relay team and former Dinthill high outstanding long jumper Elva Goulbourne will be among the honorees for the Penn Relay's Wall Of Fame Class for 2026.