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PM Holness encourages Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

The season which runs for six months begins on June 1.

PM Holnes says Western Children’s Hospital among institutions to be named in honour of former PM Portia Simpson-Miller

The legacy of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will reflect in 3 major landmarks; one of the Labour Ministry buildings in Kingston, the Western Children's Hospital in St. James and the overpass in Three Miles.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness gave the update today while at the renaming

Dozens of St Mary & St Ann teachers pampered

Just about 150 teachers from St Mary and St Ann were treated to their 1st catamaran experience courtesy of The Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort on Teachers Day May 6th, 2026

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams to make her Diamond League debut

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams will join Brianna Lyston as debutants on the Diamond League circuit when they compete at the Rabat meeting on Sunday.

Health Ministry issues health alert cautioning against travel to Ebola-affected countries

The Health Ministry has issued a health alert cautioning against travel to Ebola-affected countries.

In a statement this morning the Health Ministry urged the public to review their travel plans and avoid travelling to or transiting through affected countries.

Central Bank Governor Richard Byles says inflation is forecast to trend upwards over the June to September quarter

Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is forecast to trend upwards over the June to September quarter.

Governor Byles says this is due to the rise in international oil prices which is expected to place pressure on electricity costs in Jamaica.

Two men deported from St. Kitts charged with 2023 murder in Steer Town St. Ann

Two men who were recently deported from St. Kitts have been formally charged with murder and several firearm-related offences in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Kimani Lettman of Steer Town, St. Ann over three years ago.

The accused are 31-year-old Chevon Brown otherwise called ‘Balla,’

JCSA expects today’s meeting with NWA management to address long-standing issues affecting workers

The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is anticipating that today’s meeting with the management of the National Works Agency will reveal clear timelines and strategies to address the long-standing issues affecting workers. Last Tuesday, the JCSA noted that 78 employees raised a range

TODSS says no organized protest scheduled for today

The Transport Operators Development and Sustainable Services (TODSS) has sought to assure the public that there is no organized protest scheduled for today.

President Egeton Newman gave the reassurance last evening, following the circulation of a flyer on Whatsapp promoting an all-island strike by

Kingston mayor urges residents not to take matters into their own hands following murder of market supervisor

Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby is urging residents of Mona Commons, St. Andrew not to take matters into their own hands following the murder of Papine Market supervisor, 53-year-old Colleen “Sonnia” Bernard.

Ms. Bernard was shot and killed last Friday about 3:30 p.m. while reportedly carrying out her duties

PM Holness encourages Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The season which runs for six months begins on June 1.

PM Holnes says Western Children’s Hospital among institutions to be named in honour of former PM Portia Simpson-Miller

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The legacy of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will reflect in 3 major landmarks; one of the Labour Ministry buildings in Kingston, the Western Children's Hospital in St. James and the overpass in Three Miles. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness gave the update today while at the renaming ceremony for the Labour Ministry building located at North Street.

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams to make her Diamond League debut

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams will join Brianna Lyston as debutants on the Diamond League circuit when they compete at the Rabat meeting on Sunday.

Shericka Jackson headlines 9 Jamaicans to compete in Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen China

Friday, May 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National record holder Shericka Jackson, and the two times world champion Danielle Williams headlines a list of 9 Jamaicans down to compete in the second Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen, China tomorrow.

Dozens of St Mary & St Ann teachers pampered

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

Just about 150 teachers from St Mary and St Ann were treated to their 1st catamaran experience courtesy of The Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort on Teachers Day May 6th, 2026

Harry Toddler gives health update

Friday, May 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall deejay Harry Toddler has revealed that he’s in the hospital.