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Tom Tavares-Finson retires as JLP Commissioner on ECJ effective January 31

Tom Tavares-Finson, the Jamaica Labour Party's Commissioner on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has announced his retirement from the position, effective January 31.

This will conclude 20 years of service for Tavares-Finson to both the Electoral Advisory Committee (EAC) and the ECJ.

Cabinet approves policy framework to establish One Road Authority

Cabinet has approved the policy framework for the establishment of the One Road Authority (ORA) as an executive agency under the Works portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development.

Minister with Responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan made the disclosure during yesterday's

New policy report identifies outdated legislation as one of three interlocking constraints to non-kin adoptions in Jamaica

A new policy report has identified outdated legislation as one of three interlocking constraints to non-kin adoptions in Jamaica .

The others are: an ambiguous governance framework and chronic under-resourcing, which together slow and block adoption

Health Minister Tufton urges food industry to offer healthier choices

Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton has called on the food industry to seek to provide better choices

This as it was outlined by the Heart Foundation that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Jamaica.

Mount Pleasant unveils weakened roster for 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup entry

Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant has unveiled a weakened roster for their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup entry.

Cuthbert Flynn stresses importance of strengthened practices for reintegration of involuntary returned migrants

"A country that receives its returning nationals with only suspicion creates risk, but a country which receives them with structure creates sustainability and opportunity." That's the declaration from State Minister of National Security and Peace, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, as she stressed the importance

Disturbance by inmates at Ocho Rios lock up in St Ann brought under control

The incident occurred sometime after 1:00 P.M. when police officers responded to unrest among detainees housed in a cell. The police say during the response, a lock on one of the cells was compromised, creating difficulty for officers to gain access.

Over 200 roads across the island targeted for repair by end of March under Go Programme

Works Minister Robert Morgan gave an update on the $1.7 billion Go Programme at today's post cabinet press briefing. He stated that work began in December, but was halted due to rain and because most of the asphalt plants were not opened.

St Catherine FA gets all clear to stage Major League

The St Catherine Football Association, has been given the green light for the staging of the 2026 St Catherine Major League.

Technology Minister says with increased sophistication in fraud schemes, data privacy and protection have become more paramount

He made the statement at the office of the Information Commissioner's International Data Privacy Conference this morning.

Tom Tavares-Finson retires as JLP Commissioner on ECJ effective January 31

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Tom Tavares-Finson, the Jamaica Labour Party's Commissioner on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has announced his retirement from the position, effective January 31. This will conclude 20 years of service for Tavares-Finson to both the Electoral Advisory Committee (EAC) and the ECJ.

Cabinet approves policy framework to establish One Road Authority

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Cabinet has approved the policy framework for the establishment of the One Road Authority (ORA) as an executive agency under the Works portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development. Minister with Responsibility for Works, Robert Morgan made the disclosure during yesterday's post Cabinet press briefing.

Mount Pleasant unveils weakened roster for 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup entry

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Robert Williams sports No comments

Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant has unveiled a weakened roster for their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup entry.

St Catherine FA gets all clear to stage Major League

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The St Catherine Football Association, has been given the green light for the staging of the 2026 St Catherine Major League.

Local entertainment and media fraternity pay tribute to veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke OD

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

IRIE FM and the local media fraternity are in mourning following news of the passing of veteran broadcaster and one of the founding members of IRIE FM, Walter Charles Clarke OD.

UB40 mourns Reggae legend Sly Dunbar

Monday, January 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

International reggae band UB40 has revealed that they were in discussions with the late Sly Dunbar about new musical ideas prior to his passing.