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Dr. Holness: Antony Anderson is not my cousin

He is not my cousin. That declaration came from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in response to a claim of familial ties to newly appointed head of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Antony Anderson.

Manchester police probe death of man after body found under pear tree

The Manchester police have launched a probe into the death of an unidentified man, after his body was found under a pear tree this morning.

Police warn against purchasing beef following theft and slaughter of cows in Clarendon

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s agricultural protection branch is warning members of the public to exercise caution when purchasing beef following the illegal slaughter of eight cows in Clarendon between yesterday and today.

Oblique Seville and Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre Champions

Reigning world 100-metre champion Oblique Seville and Budapest World Championships 200-metre gold medallist Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre champions.

Man fatally shot and firearm seized during alleged confrontation with police in Thornton, St. Elizabeth

A man was fatally shot and a firearm seized during an alleged confrontation with police following an operation in Thornton, St. Elizabeth last evening.

The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Dwart Ferguson otherwise called "Dwayne" or "tata", a resident of cassia road in Thornton.

Information Minister distinguishes between TCN and Cuban Medical Programmes following questions

The Cuba Medical Corporation and the Third Country National (TCN) Programme are two different agreements.

That is the response from Information Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon after being asked to justify Jamaica temporarily housing non-Jamaican migrants deported from the United States under the TCN

US Ambassador to Jamaica nominee pledges to reduce China’s economic influence, advance US economic interests, tackle transnational crime and more

Lake, who is U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for the post, revealed her intentions while delivering her opening statement at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing in the U.S. yesterday. According to Lake, thwarting the east Asian country's growing influence is critical, as it poses severe

Embassy of Jamaica bids grateful farewell to Major General Antony Anderson, who demitted office as Jamaica’s Ambassador to US

Ambassador Anderson has also stepped down from his position as Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States. He demitted the posts, after being appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) in Jamaica.

Information Minister says Gov’t intended to make Third Country National agreement with U.S. public once details were finalised

The Government had every intention to make the Third Country National (TCN) agreement with the United States (US) public once all the details had been finalised.That is the explanation from Information Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, amidst public backlash over the recently signed agreement, which would

Education Ministry says school gardens play critical role in fight against childhood obesity

The Education Ministry has stressed that school gardens play a critical role in the fight against childhood obesity and other non-communicable diseases among young people.Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Winnie Berry, made the comment while addressing the National

Dr. Holness: Antony Anderson is not my cousin

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

He is not my cousin. That declaration came from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in response to a claim of familial ties to newly appointed head of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Antony Anderson.

Manchester police probe death of man after body found under pear tree

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The Manchester police have launched a probe into the death of an unidentified man, after his body was found under a pear tree this morning.

Oblique Seville and Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre Champions

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reigning world 100-metre champion Oblique Seville and Budapest World Championships 200-metre gold medallist Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre champions.

Donovan Duckie back at Waterhouse FC

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Reggae Boys assistant coach Donovan Duckie has been handed the responsibilities of coaching duties, at former Premier League champions Waterhouse in the Jamaica Premier League with immediate effect.