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Agri Min pledges support to expand FAO project in Kitson Town to other communities

Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has pledged that the government stands ready to support the expansion of an initiative that was successfully implemented in Kitson Town, St. Catherine to other communities.

Relatives of Jamaican woman killed in USA call for enforcement of laws that protect domestic abuse victims

Relatives of a Jamaican woman who was killed by her estranged husband in New Jersey, in the United States of America have called for a change in policies relating to protection for domestic violence victims.

Rains to continue affecting island into tomorrow; flooding reported in Half Way Tree today

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue affecting the island into tomorrow.

Bartlett welcomes NBC’s Today Show feature on Jamaica’s Tourism product

Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett has indicated that Jamaica being featured on American Broadcaster NBC's Today Show will augur well for the island's tourism industry.

The show hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones was broadcast live from Sandals Dunn's River in Mammee Bay, St. Ann on Thursday.

Police probing suspected drowning of 73 Y/O Portland woman

A 73-year-old Portland woman is suspected to have drowned in Bourbon District, Hope Bay, in the parish last evening.

Dead is Eunice Henry of the community.

Man murdered in Montego Bay

A 25-year-old man was killed in Montego Bay, St. James, last evening.

Dead is Trey Gordon of Catherine Lane, Barnett Street, Montego Bay.

Lluidas Vale main road still impassable

The Lluidas Vale main road in St. Catherine remains impassable.

This is a tractor-trailer which overturned in the vicinity of Mountain Pass, yesterday has not yet been removed.

We must be good stewards of Jamaica’s man-made and natural assets – PM Holness

That was the comment from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, at the official launch of the Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement, and Landscape Framework (RE-LEAF) at the Lowe River Primary and Infant School in Trelawny on Wednesday.

Finance Ministry signs US$70 million loan contract with Inter-American Development Bank to support Public Sector Transformation Programme

Representatives from the Ministry and the IDB participated in a visibility ceremony for the loan agreement in Kingston today. The agreement, signed on February 13, 2026, will finance reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector over an implementation period of approximately

People are still waiting to feel real relief from impact of Hurricane Melissa

That's according to Opposition Senator Ramon Small Ferguson. He was making his contribution to the debate on the appropriations bill, in the upper house today.

Agri Min pledges support to expand FAO project in Kitson Town to other communities

Saturday, March 28, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has pledged that the government stands ready to support the expansion of an initiative that was successfully implemented in Kitson Town, St. Catherine to other communities.

Relatives of Jamaican woman killed in USA call for enforcement of laws that protect domestic abuse victims

Saturday, March 28, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Relatives of a Jamaican woman who was killed by her estranged husband in New Jersey, in the United States of America have called for a change in policies relating to protection for domestic violence victims.

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.

Third World, Romeich & Producer Jahvy React to Reggae Boyz Victory

Friday, March 27, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The legendary Third World band, Romeich Major,and producer Jahvy Ambassador are among those reacting tothe Reggae Boyz’ 1-0 victory over New Caledonia.

Bounty Killer’s daughter wins Long Jump Silver Medal at Champs

Friday, March 27, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Bounty Killer’s daughter, Rajana Price, has earned a silver medal at the 2026 ISSA Boys and Girls Championships.