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Call made for review of governance arrangement between health ministry and UHWI

A call has been made for a review of the governance arrangement between the health ministry and the University Hospital of the West Indies.

This after Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry Errol Greene revealed that no report is sent to him, from the hospital.

NSWMA says proper disposal, clearing of South Gully in Montego-Bay will reduce flooding

Proper waste disposal by citizens as well as frequent clearing of debris and sediment from the South Gully in Montego-Bay St. James will help reduce instances of flooding during periods of heavy rain.

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority Audley Gordon made the observation

Three Colombians slapped with several charges following largest single cocaine seizure in Jamaica

The seizure valued at approximately J$1.65 billion, follows a coastal interception on Saturday March 21.

Charged are 39-year-old Lucio Henry, 34-year-old Arith Lopez, and 22-year-old Klein Sinclair, all fishermen of Colombian addresses.

STATIN records hike in importation of essential items/emergency-related goods following passage of Hurricane Melissa

Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair gave an update on the merchandise trade data during a quarterly press briefing at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston this morning.

She explained that following the category 5 system last October, emergency-related

Jamaica’s franchise in CPL 2026 is now the Jamaica Kingsmen

Jamaica’s franchise, set to return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this year, will officially be called the Jamaica Kingsmen.

Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Reggae Girls squad for CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers

Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Jamaica’s Reggae Girls squad for the upcoming CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana next month.

Fitz-Henley welcomes improvement in Jamaica’s Housing Quality Index

State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says though there is much more to be done, an indication from the Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, that there has been an improvement in the country's Housing Quality Index, HQI is welcomed news.

The PIOJ revealed its findings

Marley for Education programme invests in Jamaica’s future business leaders

The Rita Marley Foundation, through its Marley for Education Programme, has announced the recipients of the 2025 Merline Heholt Scholarship.

Jahvy Ambassador among industry players supporting Reggae Boyz

Music producer Jahvy Ambassador is expressing confidence in Jamaica’s chances in today’s crucial matchup against the Democratic Republic of Congo, predicting a victory for the Reggae Boyz.

Students tour 2 Sandals resorts in St. Ann through Tourism in Schools Programme

Students from schools across Jamaica recently enjoyed exciting, hands-on learning experiences during visits to Sandals Dunn's River and Sandals Royal Plantation in St. Ann, recently.

The tour formed part of the resorts’ Tourism in Schools Programme, which aims to expose students to different careers

Call made for review of governance arrangement between health ministry and UHWI

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

A call has been made for a review of the governance arrangement between the health ministry and the University Hospital of the West Indies. This after Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry Errol Greene revealed that no report is sent to him, from the hospital.

NSWMA says proper disposal, clearing of South Gully in Montego-Bay will reduce flooding

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Proper waste disposal by citizens as well as frequent clearing of debris and sediment from the South Gully in Montego-Bay St. James will help reduce instances of flooding during periods of heavy rain. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority Audley Gordon made the observation while at the coastal clean up operation yesterday.

Jamaica’s franchise in CPL 2026 is now the Jamaica Kingsmen

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica’s franchise, set to return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) this year, will officially be called the Jamaica Kingsmen.

Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Reggae Girls squad for CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw headlines Jamaica’s Reggae Girls squad for the upcoming CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana next month.

Marley for Education programme invests in Jamaica’s future business leaders

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The Rita Marley Foundation, through its Marley for Education Programme, has announced the recipients of the 2025 Merline Heholt Scholarship.

Jahvy Ambassador among industry players supporting Reggae Boyz

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Music producer Jahvy Ambassador is expressing confidence in Jamaica’s chances in today’s crucial matchup against the Democratic Republic of Congo, predicting a victory for the Reggae Boyz.