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UHWI flagged by Auditor General for alleged tax exemption use; Health Ministry moves to review management gaps

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has been flagged by the Auditor General for the alleged misuse of its tax exemption status to facilitate importing goods on behalf of private companies, contributing to losses of over $20 million.

The AG’s report was tabled in the Lower House yesterday.

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson listed to compete in Indoor meet in Sweden

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson is listed alongside compatriot Rohan atson in a mens 60 metres field for the New Silver Medal Level Indoor meet in Sweden on January 22.

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Pittsburg Steelers head coach

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Pittsburg Steelers head coach, ending a 19-year run during which he never had a losing season.

JMMC leads charge to help raise funds after Hurricane Mellissa’s damage

The Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club (JMMC) is now leading the charge on the international race car circuit to help raise funds as well as awareness to support the island’s recovery from the devastation caused by the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Constable Noel Maitland tells jury he didn’t kill Donna-Lee Donaldson

Constable Noel Maitland told a seven member jury, in the Home Circuit Court today that he would never kill Donna-Lee Donaldson. During his unsworn statement, Maitland who is on trial for the 2022 murder said he would never hurt his girlfriend

Joint select committee to be set up to examine whether or not jury trials should remain feature of Jamaica’s court system

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the committee will receive recommendations from all stakeholders in the justice sector and the wider public. The committee will be established following debate and approval of the amendment to the jury act tabled today.

PM Holness calls on investors to do more to grow economy

He made the statement at the official opening of Wisynco's new brewery manufacturing facility in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine, this morning. According to the Prime Minister, while companies like Wisynco have invested in the country and he supports these initiatives, they must do more so that the economy

Approximately 51,000 JPS customers remain without electricity, following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa

The JPS has been working to restore electricity, especially to the hardest hit parishes. Speaking in the lower house today, Mr Vaz explained that of the 51,000, the JPS expects to restore power to about 30,000 by this month end.

Rehabilitation works to be carried out on Mount Carey to Montpellier roadway in St. James soon

The National Works Agency, NWA says rehabilitation works will be carried out on the Mount Carey to Montpellier roadway in St. James, in short order. NWA's Communications and Customer Services Manager Stephen Shaw says since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the agency has received a number of complaints

Police apprehend “Courtney Ashley” one of the island’s most wanted men

He is 43-year-old Courtney Ashley, otherwise called ‘Bloodstain’. Police say Ashley is the reputed leader of the Bottom Marverly Gang in St. Andrew. According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Ashley was nabbed during a targeted operation in Phoenix Park Village, Portmore, St. Catherine yesterday.

UHWI flagged by Auditor General for alleged tax exemption use; Health Ministry moves to review management gaps

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has been flagged by the Auditor General for the alleged misuse of its tax exemption status to facilitate importing goods on behalf of private companies, contributing to losses of over $20 million. The AG’s report was tabled in the Lower House yesterday.

Constable Noel Maitland tells jury he didn’t kill Donna-Lee Donaldson

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Constable Noel Maitland told a seven member jury, in the Home Circuit Court today that he would never kill Donna-Lee Donaldson. During his unsworn statement, Maitland who is on trial for the 2022 murder said he would never hurt his girlfriend

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson listed to compete in Indoor meet in Sweden

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

World and Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson is listed alongside compatriot Rohan atson in a mens 60 metres field for the New Silver Medal Level Indoor meet in Sweden on January 22.