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PM Holness says the country’s urban centres must be rebuilt

He underscores that this must be done to increase national productivity and efficiency. Dr. holness highlights that the major towns are no longer able to accommodate the populations around them.

Renewed call for authorities to establish specialized burn unit in Jamaica

The call is being made by a St. Catherine family after the death of siblings, following a house fire on April 8. 25-year-old Coney Daley who sustained burns to approximately 85 per cent of his body died in hospital on Friday.

Tourism Minister anticipates that economic impact of Carnival will be similar to last year

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett said its expected that the economic impact of carnival in Jamaica this year, will be similar to last year. Mr. Bartlett said about $60 billion was generated from last year's staging.

Agriculture Ministry calls for integration of animal health & welfare into disaster risk management strategies

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has called for animal health and welfare to be formally integrated into disaster risk reduction and management strategies.

PM Holness: access to land & housing is critical to economic growth, stability and national development

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has noted that expanding access to land and housing is not only a matter of fairness, it’s also a critical driver of economic growth, stability and national development.

Government Senator supports retention of jury system

Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says he is in full support of the retention of a jury system in Jamaica.

Over 6,000 pounds of cocaine seized since start of year

More than 6,800 pounds of cocaine, valuing nearly $2b, have been seized across Jamaica, by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID), so far this year.

Construction worker accused of not completing renovation work charged

A 59 year old construction worker will soon face the court after he reportedly failed to carryout renovation activities on a property despite receiving payment from the owner.

Tourism Ministry to establish special safety task force for carnival events

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says a special task force is being established to ensure that safety measures are administered at carnival events.

Teen charged in relation to attack on St Mary homeless man

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the wounding of a 70-year-old homeless man, near the Port Maria market, in St. Mary, earlier this month.

PM Holness says the country’s urban centres must be rebuilt

Sunday, April 19, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

He underscores that this must be done to increase national productivity and efficiency. Dr. holness highlights that the major towns are no longer able to accommodate the populations around them.

Renewed call for authorities to establish specialized burn unit in Jamaica

Sunday, April 19, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The call is being made by a St. Catherine family after the death of siblings, following a house fire on April 8. 25-year-old Coney Daley who sustained burns to approximately 85 per cent of his body died in hospital on Friday.

GC Foster College and Mount Pleasant Football Academy forms Sports Partnership

Friday, April 17, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

In a significant step toward integrating Sport and Education, the GC Foster College of Education and Sport has formalized an agreement with Mount Pleasant Football Academy.

Applications by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by World Athletics

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The application by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by the the global governing body of track and field - World Athletics.

Etana releases new album- ‘The Ganja Collection’ just in time for 420

Friday, April 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Etana is set to release her new album, The Ganja Collection, on April 20 - widely recognized as the day herb enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate cannabis culture.

‘All for Jesus’ hitmaker, Ernie Smith set to undergo second procedure in a Florida hospital

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Iconic singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is set to undergo a second procedure in a Florida hospital.