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JABBEM calls on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans' access.

The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Westmoreland Family Court to resume full operations next week following disruptions due to hurricane Melissa

The Court Administration Division said operations are set to resume next Monday March 30, at the original location on Rose Street, in Savanna-la-mar.

The resumption follows a period of temporary relocation after the courthouse sustained significant damage from hurricane Melissa, which affected the roofing

Marine police seize 70 knitted bags containing compressed ganja and associated contraband during operation in Hellshire St. Catherine

In a statement, the Constabulary Force said lawmen assigned to the Marine Division, acting on operational intelligence, carried out a targeted search in the community.

Police said each of the 70 bags is estimated to weigh between 30 and 50 pounds, representing a substantial quantity of the illicit substance.

Transformation of Manor Park Bus Lay-By underway

The long-anticipated transformation of the Manor Park bus lay-by and commercial vending zone in St. Andrew has officially started.

The project, being executed through a strong public-private partnership, is led by Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central, Delano Seiveright.

DCS reports continued decline in offender re-admissions to correctional institutions

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is reporting a continued decline in offender re-admissions to correctional institutions, which it says reflects the impact of its rehabilitation efforts.

Last year, the DCS recorded 153 offender readmissions out of 575 total admissions, resulting in a 27%

OUR calls on academia to find climate resilience utility solutions

Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Ansord Hewitt is calling on the country's academic institutions to help find climate resilience utility solutions.

Mr. Hewitt was speaking at the OUR's 12th Annual Director-General’s Stakeholders’ Engagement at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in

KFTL to extend operating hours following fire to maintain customer service

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) says it will extend operating hours to recover lost time and maintain service commitments to customers following a fire at the terminal earlier today.

KFTL’s Corporate Communications Manager, Trudy Belnavis, confirmed that the incident involved a straddle carrier

Buju Banton hits back at Wayne Wonder over alleged defamation

Buju Banton is giving Wayne Wonder and his wife until Wednesday to retract what he describes as defamatory statements made against him.

NWC implements regulatory measures for Constant Spring Water System in St. Andrew

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will implement regulatory measures for the Constant Spring Water System in St. Andrew effective today.

In a statement, NWC noted that despite rainfall experienced over the past several days, water levels at the Hermitage Dam continue to decline and are now

Skippa fires back at Sumfest CEO

Dancehall deejay Skippa is responding to comments made by Reggae Sumfest CEO Josef Bogdanovich during a recent interview with Anthony Miller.

JABBEM calls on government to withdraw and revise the Beach Access and Management Policy tabled in parliament last week

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

JABBEM said the policy, as is, reinforces a legacy of colonial and capitalist dispossession which limits Jamaicans' access. The lobby group wants government to create a new policy which restores full, unconditional and inalienable public access to the beach.

Westmoreland Family Court to resume full operations next week following disruptions due to hurricane Melissa

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The Court Administration Division said operations are set to resume next Monday March 30, at the original location on Rose Street, in Savanna-la-mar. The resumption follows a period of temporary relocation after the courthouse sustained significant damage from hurricane Melissa, which affected the roofing and other sections of the building.

Richards mines second consecutive bronze -Jamaica’s medal tally moves to three at World Indoors

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica added a bronze medal to the tally this morning on Day 2 of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland to take the overall medal achievement to three - two silver and one bronze to sit in 5th place on the overall table. Raymond Richards secured his second consecutive World Indoors bronze medal when he claimed third place in the men's high jump with a season best 2.26 metres.

Silver lining for Jamaica – Day 1 World Indoor Championships

Friday, March 20, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica closed day one of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland with two silver medals for 4th place overall on the medal table. The number two ranked in the world Jordan Scott notched the first medal while Kishane Thompson made it two shortly after.