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L.U.S.T now confirmed for Rebel Salute USA 2026

Fans of reggae quartet L.U.S.T can look forward to seeing the group perform at the inaugural staging of Rebel Salute USA 2026 on April 19 after a recent misunderstanding over their booking was resolved.

Burger King 5k & Relay shatters previous attendance records, with registration soaring to over 4,500

The event, which was held in Kingston on Sunday, March 8, shifted from being a school-centric run to include corporate teams, gyms and community clubs.It also had a $2 million prize pool.

Health Minister says discontinuation of current Jamaica-Cuban medical arrangement will not impact reopening of Cornwall Regional Hospital

Jamaicans are being assured that the discontinuation of the current Jamaica-Cuban medical arrangement will not impact the reopening of the Cornwall Regional and Western Children and Adolescent Hospitals in St. James.Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while being questioned by reporters

6-month-old baby dies in house fire in Montepelier, St. James

She is Nymerah Graham.Police say at about 1 AM officers responded to reports of a fire in the Guinep Tree community.

Jamaica’s rich culture highlighted in PBS feature; Lauderhill Mayor expresses pride

Jamaica's rich culture was recently highlighted in a feature aired on American public broadcaster and non-commercial, television network, Public Broadcasting Service, PBS.

The over 2 minute feature captured Jamaican culture as displayed by citizens living in South Florida.

Gov’t to collaborate with Jamaican-based company, international investors to develop rare-earth minerals industry – Green

Mr. Green made the revelation during Friday's meeting of Parliament's Standing Finance Committee.

He was responding to concerns raised by Opposition Spokesperson on Energy,Phillip Paulwell, about Jamaica's potential to develop the industry, and the opportunities rare-earth presents for economic growth

Tufton assures Jamaicans that healthcare system will remain stable despite end of Cuban Medical Programme

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, is assuring Jamaicans, that the healthcare system will remain stable, despite the end of the Cuban Medical Programme.

Dr. Tufton says, the Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures, to address staffing gaps, expected when Cuban medical personnel, exit

Williams to open budget debate this afternoon

Finance Minister Fayval Williams, will open the budget debate, this afternoon.

The government has presented a budget of $1.4 trillion, for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which begins April 1.

JCTU calls for urgent consultations with government in relation to GCT on public sector motor vehicle duty concession

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), is calling for urgent consultations with the government, to examine the full impact of the proposal, to remove the GCT exemption from motor-vehicle-duty-concession, for certain categories of public officers.

The JCTU and the government, are scheduled

Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme to continue until March 20 with limited services

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has announced that the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue until March 20, but services will be limited to surgery and post-operative care.

Providing the update at a press briefing today, Dr. Tufton said patients who already have appointments will still

Burger King 5k & Relay shatters previous attendance records, with registration soaring to over 4,500

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The event, which was held in Kingston on Sunday, March 8, shifted from being a school-centric run to include corporate teams, gyms and community clubs.It also had a $2 million prize pool.

Health Minister says discontinuation of current Jamaica-Cuban medical arrangement will not impact reopening of Cornwall Regional Hospital

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Jamaicans are being assured that the discontinuation of the current Jamaica-Cuban medical arrangement will not impact the reopening of the Cornwall Regional and Western Children and Adolescent Hospitals in St. James.Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton gave the assurance while being questioned by reporters during a virtual press conference yesterday.

Former Reggae Boy Alvas Powell in 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup best eleven

Monday, March 09, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Reggae Boy Alvas Powell is in the best eleven for round one of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup tournament.

JC’s 1999 Penn Relays Championship 4×8 team and Elva Goulbourne for 2026 Wall of Fame Class

Monday, March 09, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The 1999 Jamaica College 4x800 meters championship relay team and former Dinthill high outstanding long jumper Elva Goulbourne will be among the honorees for the Penn Relay's Wall Of Fame Class for 2026.

L.U.S.T now confirmed for Rebel Salute USA 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Fans of reggae quartet L.U.S.T can look forward to seeing the group perform at the inaugural staging of Rebel Salute USA 2026 on April 19 after a recent misunderstanding over their booking was resolved.

Mr Lexx lands role in new movie

Monday, March 09, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall deejay Mr. Lexx can now add actor to his portfolio after landing a role in a new movie called Blood Money.