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Local Government Minister condemns attack on homeless man in St. Mary and calls for public cooperation in ensuring swift apprehension of attackers

Local Government Minister condemns attack on homeless man in St. Mary and calls for public cooperation in ensuring swift apprehension of attackers

Mr. Mckenzie highlighted the incident in a statement today and called for public cooperation in ensuring the swift apprehension of the victim's attackers. According to the Ministry of Local Government, the man was near the Port Maria Market when he was attacked and robbed by two young men.

Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson says present Constitution is unsuitable for 21st century Jamaica

Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson says present Constitution is unsuitable for 21st century Jamaica

Mr. Patterson made the remark, while delivering the Norman Manley Distinguished Lecture in Kingston yesterday. His lecture was entitled "Constitutional Renewal, Caribbean Integration, and the Rule of Law: Carting the Region's Next Chapter."

STATIN says change in unemployment rate due to contraction of labour force

STATIN says change in unemployment rate due to contraction of labour force

The unemployment rate for January 2026 is 3.6 percent, down from the 3.7 recorded for January 2025. Speaking at the quarterly press briefing on Tuesday, STATIN's Acting Deputy Director General Dr Natalie Simpson explained that the number of persons unemployed declined by 3000.

Frequent power outages and high data costs identified as gaps in Jamaica’s efforts to engage with AI

Frequent power outages and high data costs identified as gaps in Jamaica’s efforts to engage with AI

These were among the key findings of the Jamaica AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report which was launched yesterday. UNESCO's lead expert for the RAM in Jamaica Erica Simmons said there are challenges to facilitate the AI future, but she acknowledged that Jamaica is moving towards AI and must

TODSS says commuters should brace themselves for fare increase, as gas prices continue to rise

TODSS says commuters should brace themselves for fare increase, as gas prices continue to rise

That's according to President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Egerton Newman. Mr. Newman said, the fare hike is a must as gas prices continue to go up.

MP Zuleika Jess holding talks with relevant authorities to address flooding in Santa Cruz

MP Zuleika Jess holding talks with relevant authorities to address flooding in Santa Cruz

Main Street and Institution Drive were among areas left inundated yesterday. Community members claim that Wednesday's incident was the third of its kind in recent days.

Transformative Infrastructure Project in Red Hills Road to be completed by month end

Transformative Infrastructure Project in Red Hills Road to be completed by month end

Minister with responsibility for land titling and settlements, Robert Montague made the disclosure during a visit to the site on Tuesday.

The project aims to improve living conditions significantly and support sustainable community development.

Residents and business operators in Santa Cruz St. Elizabeth call on relevant authorities to fix drainage issues, following flooding yesterday

Residents and business operators in Santa Cruz St. Elizabeth call on relevant authorities to fix drainage issues, following flooding yesterday

Affected areas include Main Street and Institution Drive.

The residents claim that while this is the third flooding incident in recent days, the issue is a perennial one.

JTA President-elect La Sonja Harrison renews calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in key educational policy discussions

JTA President-elect La Sonja Harrison renews calls for teachers to have a seat at the table in key educational policy discussions

Speaking at the JTA's 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony in Kingston yesterday, Ms. Harrison questioned how non-teachers could establish professional standards for teachers.

She said the JTA will continue to advocate for teachers' voices to be heard.

Dental surgeons call in sick over delayed 2024 agreement – UCASE

Dental surgeons call in sick over delayed 2024 agreement – UCASE

The Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) says several public dental surgeons reported sick this morning, over the government’s continued delay in implementing a 2024 agreement affecting their employment status.

UCASE warned last week of industrial action if government

Local Government Minister condemns attack on homeless man in St. Mary and calls for public cooperation in ensuring swift apprehension of attackers

Thursday, April 02, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Mr. Mckenzie highlighted the incident in a statement today and called for public cooperation in ensuring the swift apprehension of the victim's attackers. According to the Ministry of Local Government, the man was near the Port Maria Market when he was attacked and robbed by two young men.

Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson says present Constitution is unsuitable for 21st century Jamaica

Thursday, April 02, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Mr. Patterson made the remark, while delivering the Norman Manley Distinguished Lecture in Kingston yesterday. His lecture was entitled "Constitutional Renewal, Caribbean Integration, and the Rule of Law: Carting the Region's Next Chapter."

“Verily, Verily, I say unto you that” …the Reggae Boys dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 is over

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

.......And it came to pass in those days that the Reggae Boys dream to reach a second FIFA World was dashed following a 1–nil extra-time defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo , in their Inter-Confederation Cup final at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Tuesday.

Jamaica’s franchise in CPL 2026 is now the Jamaica Kingsmen

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica’s franchise, set to return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this year, will officially be called the Jamaica Kingsmen.

Masicka’s Whites fuels DR Congo’s world Cup qualifier celebration

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Masicka’s popular song, Whites was the centre of DR Congo’s celebration last evening after their victory over the Reggae Boyz in yesterday’s World Cup qualifier in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Queen of Dancehall, Spice honoured by Georgia State Capitol

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a proud moment after being honoured at the Georgia State Capitol on March 31.