2026 Wanda  Diamond  League set for tentative start on June 19 in Qatar
2026 Wanda  Diamond  League set for tentative start on June 19 in Qatar

The  2026  Wanda  Diamond  League  will  not  get  underway  as  schedule  on  May  8  in  Doha  Qatar.

Gov’t says it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at schools, calls on JTA President to provide evidence
Gov’t says it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at schools, calls on JTA President to provide evidence

This in the wake of claims by Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Mark Malabver yesterday who alleged among other things that some shelteeres were engaging in sexual acts in clear view of students. There are 81 persons being accommodated at schools across eight shelter sites.

Review being conducted following death of baby boy at Cornwall Regional Hospital
Review being conducted following death of baby boy at Cornwall Regional Hospital

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says the hospital is saddened by the outcome of the case, in the death of Shandale Ballentine’s baby and expresses sincere condolences to the patient and the affected families. The mother has detailed her ordeal at the hospital in social media posts saying

St Mary Municipal Corporation partners with Department of Correctional Services for debushing of Port Maria cemetery
St Mary Municipal Corporation partners with Department of Correctional Services for debushing of Port Maria cemetery

This follows concerns from residents and stakeholders that the cemetery has been overgrown with vegetation. The initiative, which kick started on Tuesday, will see inmates from the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre carrying out debushing exercises over the next three months.

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz invited again to play four nations Unity Cup
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz invited again to play four nations Unity Cup

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz have been invited again to play in the revamped four nation Unity Cup to be hosted   at  is  historic  home  at  the Charlton Athletic Stadium  from May 26 to 30. 

Mojo Morgan’s Spirit School Tour heads to JC next week
Mojo Morgan’s Spirit School Tour heads to JC next week

Grammy award-winning reggae artist mojo morgan of morgan heritage continues to use his platform to uplift and educate, with his latest venture being a school tour named after his latest single, Spirit.

Jah B lives on: Solomonic Productions honours reggae icon with series of events
Jah B lives on: Solomonic Productions honours reggae icon with series of events

The legacy of reggae icon Bunny Wailer, affectionately known as Jah B, continues to pulse through Jamaica this week as fans and musicians unite to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday on April 10.

The Cool Ruler- Gregory Isaacs’ story drops April 15
The Cool Ruler- Gregory Isaacs’ story drops April 15

A new book on the life of reggae legend Gregory Isaacs is set to officially launch next Monday April 13.

PSOJ supports resilience measures but calls for stronger growth agenda in 2026/27 budget
PSOJ supports resilience measures but calls for stronger growth agenda in 2026/27 budget

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has welcomed key elements of the Government’s 2026/27 budget, particularly its focus on resilience, recovery and improved coordination.

At the same time the organisation has urged a more defined and ambitious strategy to drive sustained economic growth.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett in the U.S. for a series of high-level engagements
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett in the U.S. for a series of high-level engagements

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is in Washington, D.C. in the United States, where he is undertaking a series of high-level engagements, including delivering the inaugural Don Hawkins Distinguished Lecture at the George Washington University School of Business.

The lecture, scheduled for tomorrow,

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2026 Wanda  Diamond  League set for tentative start on June 19 in Qatar
Gov’t says it has no confirmed report of inappropriate behaviour by shelterees at schools, calls on JTA President to provide evidence
Review being conducted following death of baby boy at Cornwall Regional Hospital
St Mary Municipal Corporation partners with Department of Correctional Services for debushing of Port Maria cemetery
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz invited again to play four nations Unity Cup
Mojo Morgan’s Spirit School Tour heads to JC next week
Jah B lives on: Solomonic Productions honours reggae icon with series of events
The Cool Ruler- Gregory Isaacs’ story drops April 15
PSOJ supports resilience measures but calls for stronger growth agenda in 2026/27 budget
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett in the U.S. for a series of high-level engagements
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments
This in the wake of claims by Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Mark Malabver yesterday who alleged among other things that some shelteeres were engaging in sexual acts in clear view of students. There are 81 persons being accommodated at schools across eight shelter sites.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments
The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says the hospital is saddened by the outcome of the case, in the death of Shandale Ballentine’s baby and expresses sincere condolences to the patient and the affected families. The mother has detailed her ordeal at the hospital in social media posts saying she has several questions to be answered.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
The  2026  Wanda  Diamond  League  will  not  get  underway  as  schedule  on  May  8  in  Doha  Qatar.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz have been invited again to play in the revamped four nation Unity Cup to be hosted   at  is  historic  home  at  the Charlton Athletic Stadium  from May 26 to 30. 
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
Grammy award-winning reggae artist mojo morgan of morgan heritage continues to use his platform to uplift and educate, with his latest venture being a school tour named after his latest single, Spirit.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
The legacy of reggae icon Bunny Wailer, affectionately known as Jah B, continues to pulse through Jamaica this week as fans and musicians unite to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday on April 10.