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Ocho Rios Primary in St. Ann closed this week following fire last night

Ocho Rios Primary in St. Ann closed this week following fire last night

The Jamaica Fire Brigade said it received the call about 10:40 P.M. Fire personnel remained on the scene until after 1:00 A.M. as they continued battling the blaze. Chairman of the School Board, Michael Belnavis confirmed that one classroom block was gutted by the blaze.

Financial Investigation Division reports first prosecution under Microcredit Act – two men charged

Financial Investigation Division reports first prosecution under Microcredit Act – two men charged

This marks the first prosecution brought under the Microcredit Act since the legislation came into force. Charged are Otis Williams and Nevin Forbes, both of greater Portmore, St. Catherine. They were charged with providing a microcredit service without a licence.

Morgan accuses Opposition of fear-mongering over TCN agreement

Morgan accuses Opposition of fear-mongering over TCN agreement

Government Senator Marlon Morgan has accused the Opposition of seeking to stir up fear among citizens over the Third Country National (TCN) agreement between Jamaica and the United States.

He is rejecting statements by Opposition Senator Lambert Brown about people who will transit through Jamaica under

FWCF says no child deserves to be humiliated due to an examination score

FWCF says no child deserves to be humiliated due to an examination score

"No child deserves to be humiliated due to an examination score."

That's the comment from the FI We Children Foundation (FWCF), following reports that students at Ascot Primary School in St. Catherine were allegedly separated during their graduation ceremony based on their Primary Exit Profile (PEP)

More men taking women to Family Court over child maintenance disputes

More men taking women to Family Court over child maintenance disputes

The Police's Domestic Violence Unit is reporting that there has been a rise in the number of men taking women to Family Court over child maintenance disputes.

Corporal Adrian Cornwall attached to the Police's Domestic Violence Unit noted the trend as part of a broader shift in family legal matters,

JHTA to meet with PM Holness to discuss proposed increase in GCT on specified tourism activities

JHTA to meet with PM Holness to discuss proposed increase in GCT on specified tourism activities

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is to meet with Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness on Thursday, July 2 to discuss the proposed increase in General Consumption Tax (GCT) on specified tourism activities.

The government has proposed increasing the GCT on specified tourism activities from

JACANA expands into the Caribbean as global wellness tourism market explodes

JACANA expands into the Caribbean as global wellness tourism market explodes

Jamaica-born wellness company JACANA, recently unveiled its Caribbean Wellness Platform, bringing together botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines, immersive nature-based experiences and apothecary retail under one brand.

NWC urged to offer temporary meter connections

NWC urged to offer temporary meter connections

He explained that under this initiative, customers would be given 90 days within which to regularize their status.

Mr. Hayles said this would help the NWC tackle the non-revenue water problem.

TPDCo moves to standardize and boost non-traditional tourism experiences

TPDCo moves to standardize and boost non-traditional tourism experiences

In an interview with Irie FM News, Executive Director of TPDCo Wade Mars said the agency is seeking to enhance offerings that go beyond traditional goods and services.

He pointed to locally organised experiences where visitors are taught Jamaican dance styles before being taken to popular street dance

Education Ministry denounces Ascot Primary over ‘differential treatment’ at graduation

Education Ministry denounces Ascot Primary over ‘differential treatment’ at graduation

According to reports, the not "proficient" students were denied the opportunity to wear graduation gowns and were subjected to differential treatment during the Portmore, St. Catherine-based school's graduation ceremony.

The Ministry has described the reported actions as inappropriate, contrary to the

Ocho Rios Primary in St. Ann closed this week following fire last night

Monday, June 29, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The Jamaica Fire Brigade said it received the call about 10:40 P.M. Fire personnel remained on the scene until after 1:00 A.M. as they continued battling the blaze. Chairman of the School Board, Michael Belnavis confirmed that one classroom block was gutted by the blaze.

Financial Investigation Division reports first prosecution under Microcredit Act – two men charged

Monday, June 29, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

This marks the first prosecution brought under the Microcredit Act since the legislation came into force. Charged are Otis Williams and Nevin Forbes, both of greater Portmore, St. Catherine. They were charged with providing a microcredit service without a licence.

Count down begins for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

On the eve of the one year countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand and a “one year to go” message.

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 for each games they compete in, according to the International Olympic Committee.

JACANA expands into the Caribbean as global wellness tourism market explodes

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment , Health Care No comments

Jamaica-born wellness company JACANA, recently unveiled its Caribbean Wellness Platform, bringing together botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines, immersive nature-based experiences and apothecary retail under one brand.

Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue

Friday, June 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae artist Blvk H3ro is speaking out after discovering that a significant portion of his music catalog is reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems.