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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

17 y/o Ocho Rios High student charged with murder of schoolmate to appear in court next Wednesday

The 17-year-old Ocho Rios High student charged with the murder of his schoolmate Devonie Shearer is to appear in the St. Ann Family Court on March 18.

The accused has not been named, as he is a minor.

Mr Lexx lands role in new movie

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

Future Fambo apologizes, says he’s done with drinking

Dancehall deejay Future Fambo is apologizing after blaming intoxication for a recent incident involving two DJs.

Singing Melody questions Rebel Salute’s booking of L.U.S.T

More than a month before Rebel Salute's United States debut, controversy appears to be brewing around the event.

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

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

More than 100 people murdered since the start of the year

According to data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, 105 people were killed up to Saturday, March 7.That is 41 fewer than the 146 recorded in the same period last year.

JTA President Mark Malabver says settling disputes with violence should not be accepted as the norm

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

Ocho Rios High student charged with murder in relation to death of schoolmate Devonie Shearer

The identity of the accused has not been released as he is a minor.Reports are that the 17-year-old boy and Devonie had a dispute in Ocho Rios town on Tuesday.

Competition in domestic market, high operating expenses among reasons for Petrojam’s economic losses; efforts underway to address problem – Vaz

During Friday's meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, Mr. Vaz was questioned by his opposition counterpart, Phillip Paulwell, about the future of the state-owned oil refinery.This, as Mr. Paulwell noted that the refinery recorded approximately $4 billion in losses for the 2024-2025

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

Monday, March 09, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

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 receive care and post-surgery follow-up services will continue until that date.

17 y/o Ocho Rios High student charged with murder of schoolmate to appear in court next Wednesday

Monday, March 09, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The 17-year-old Ocho Rios High student charged with the murder of his schoolmate Devonie Shearer is to appear in the St. Ann Family Court on March 18. The accused has not been named, as he is a minor.

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.