Nearly 400 complaints submitted by citizens to Health Ministry last fiscal year
Nearly 400 complaints submitted by citizens to Health Ministry last fiscal year

Principal director of the Enabling Environment in Health and Client Services Unit, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey says 222 of the issues were addressed successfully. The new unit within the Health Ministry focuses on enhancing the patient and client experience at the more than 300 health centres and 24 public

Opposition Spokesperson on Transport Mikeal Phillips says JUTC is in its most pathetic state since establishment
Opposition Spokesperson on Transport Mikeal Phillips says JUTC is in its most pathetic state since establishment

Mr. Phillips made the statement during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. He accused the Government of driving the state-owned bus company into a deeper financial crisis, despite the acquisition of hundreds of new buses.

Agriculture Ministry reports increase in praedial larceny convictions
Agriculture Ministry reports increase in praedial larceny convictions

Last year 145 persons were convicted up from the 18 in 2024. The update was given by Portfolio Minister Floyd Green during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament yesterday.

Jamaica’s Reggae Girls confirmed for two friendly Internationals
Jamaica’s Reggae Girls confirmed for two friendly Internationals

Jamaica's Reggae  Girls have confirmed two friendly internationals next  month  as they  continue  their  preparation for the Concacaf Championship in November in Texas.  

The  Reggae  Girls will take on  Panama on June 5 and June 8  at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium  in  Panama City.

TODSS President acknowledges growing frustration among operators about overdue 16% fare increase but stresses disapproval of demonstration
TODSS President acknowledges growing frustration among operators about overdue 16% fare increase but stresses disapproval of demonstration

The Government approved a 35 percent fare increase for public transport operators in October 2023. The increase was to be implemented in two phases, 19 percent in October 2023 and 16 percent in April 2024.

ODPEM says $600M from donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds earmarked to support Modular Housing Solutions initiative
ODPEM says $600M from donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds earmarked to support Modular Housing Solutions initiative

The limited use of donated funds was highlighted by the Auditor General in a report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. The AG noted that as of February, only $26 million of the over one billion dollars donated had been used.

Gov’t allocates $800M towards construction of 95 greenhouses across 4 parishes before year end
Gov’t allocates $800M towards construction of 95 greenhouses across 4 parishes before year end

The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament, yesterday. He noted that protected agriculture is critical in building resilience in the climate-vulnerable sector.

ODPEM says low spending of donated Hurricane Melissa funds not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity
ODPEM says low spending of donated Hurricane Melissa funds not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says the relatively low rate of cash expenditure from donated funds following Hurricane Melissa was not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity.

The agency says it reflected prudent financial management in light of the availability

Opposition slams gov’t over donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds in AG report
Opposition slams gov’t over donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds in AG report

The Opposition People's National Party has blasted the government following an Auditor General report that as at February this year, only $26 million has been spent from the more than $1 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief. 

This was highlighted in a report tabled in Parliament yesterday.

Policemen “relieved and elated” after being acquitted of murder charges arising from Shrewsbury, Westmoreland incident 13 years ago
Policemen “relieved and elated” after being acquitted of murder charges arising from Shrewsbury, Westmoreland incident 13 years ago

That is the reaction of two police officers, who were acquitted today of murder charges after a four-week trial in the Supreme Court in Kingston.Constables Damane Campbell and Kenroy Hinds were each charged with three counts of murder in relation to the shooting of three men, which sparked widespread

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Nearly 400 complaints submitted by citizens to Health Ministry last fiscal year
Opposition Spokesperson on Transport Mikeal Phillips says JUTC is in its most pathetic state since establishment
Agriculture Ministry reports increase in praedial larceny convictions
Jamaica’s Reggae Girls confirmed for two friendly Internationals
TODSS President acknowledges growing frustration among operators about overdue 16% fare increase but stresses disapproval of demonstration
ODPEM says $600M from donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds earmarked to support Modular Housing Solutions initiative
Gov’t allocates $800M towards construction of 95 greenhouses across 4 parishes before year end
ODPEM says low spending of donated Hurricane Melissa funds not due to inaction or a lack of recovery activity
Opposition slams gov’t over donated Hurricane Melissa relief funds in AG report
Policemen “relieved and elated” after being acquitted of murder charges arising from Shrewsbury, Westmoreland incident 13 years ago
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments
Principal director of the Enabling Environment in Health and Client Services Unit, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey says 222 of the issues were addressed successfully. The new unit within the Health Ministry focuses on enhancing the patient and client experience at the more than 300 health centres and 24 public hospitals across the country.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments
Mr. Phillips made the statement during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. He accused the Government of driving the state-owned bus company into a deeper financial crisis, despite the acquisition of hundreds of new buses.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
Jamaica's Reggae  Girls have confirmed two friendly internationals next  month  as they  continue  their  preparation for the Concacaf Championship in November in Texas.   The  Reggae  Girls will take on  Panama on June 5 and June 8  at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium  in  Panama City.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
Former  national  under  20  player  Nicholas  Symmonds  is  reported  to  have  been  drafted  by  coach  Rudolph  Speid  in  the  national  squad  for  the  upcoming  Unity  Cup  tournament  later  this  month  in  England.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
The Haile Selassie High School has received a donation of musical instruments from Dancehall Mega Star Sean Paul and popular Amercian Streamer Ishowspeed.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
Music lovers are in for an electrifying experience later today as the Kingston Night Market welcomes the sensational Bittin Brass Band to its vibrant weekly showcase in the heart of the city.