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Gov’t allocates millions for hurricane shelters supplies and drain cleaning as Atlantic hurricane season gets underway

Sixty million dollars has been set aside to purchase cots, blankets and other supplies for use at hurricane shelters.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie made the announcement in Parliament today during his Sectoral Debate presentation.

UWI, Caribbean School of Medical Sciences to consider applications from Jamaican students in Cuba

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences have indicated their willingness to consider applications from Jamaican medical students in Cuba.

This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson Smith.

JCC urges Labour Ministry to begin consultative Labour Code review process

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) has called on the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to announce without further delay the commencement of the consultative process to review the Labour Relations Code.

The JCC made the call in a press release noting that this code affects all Jamaicans at all

Police constable charged for murder in death of Latoya Bulgin in St. James last month

Constable Wilson was not granted bail and his next court date is June 16. In a statement this morning, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) said Constable Wilson was charged in relation to the on-duty shooting incident on Sunday, May 17 following a ruling from the Director of Public

Foreign Affairs Minister rejects claims that visit of USS Nimitz aircraft carrier is strategic show of military force to intimidate CUBA

US-Cuba relations are at their lowest point in decades, following intensified sanctions including a fuel blockade, the US' indictment of former Cuban Leader, Raul Castro, and US officials calling Cuba a failed state. These developments, coupled with the size of the USS Nimitz, which stands at 1,092 feet

Economist says Government’s phased approached to PPV fare adjustment a practical solution

PPV operators got an 8 per cent increase effective yesterday, with another eight per cent to be implemented on July 1. This implementation is the second phase of a fare increase which first began in 2023.

Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture Dr. Dayton Campbell stated that farmers engaging in illegal transport of livestock is direct result of shortage of animal tags

There has been longstanding concerns by farmers and butchers regarding tag availability and access to tagging services. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate yesterday, Dr. Campbell called for the improvement of the livestock identification system.

Caribbean Cement says cement supply has improved by more than 20% in recent weeks

This after heavy rainfall in April caused operational challenges, impacting the supply of the cement locally. In a statement this morning, Managing Director of CCCL, Jorge Martinez said the company has been maintaining a steady supply, while implementing measures to improve reliability and meet strong

Foreign Affairs Minister says Jamaican students who remain in Cuba are doing so at will

She made the comment while addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House this morning. There have been concerns about the safety of Jamaican students in Cuba due to the infrastructure and fuel crisis the country is facing. The humanitarian situation has also been compounded by intensify sanctions

JUTC will re-adjust its service in Ocho Rios if PPV operators provide unfair /unreliable service to commuters -Vaz

Effective May 20, the JUTC reduced the frequency of its Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators.The operators lamented that the JUTC was stealing their passengers and, in essence, reducing their profits.

Gov’t allocates millions for hurricane shelters supplies and drain cleaning as Atlantic hurricane season gets underway

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Sixty million dollars has been set aside to purchase cots, blankets and other supplies for use at hurricane shelters. Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie made the announcement in Parliament today during his Sectoral Debate presentation.

UWI, Caribbean School of Medical Sciences to consider applications from Jamaican students in Cuba

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences have indicated their willingness to consider applications from Jamaican medical students in Cuba. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson Smith.

No more picking and choosing! Speid throws down gauntlet

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Players who made themselves unavailable for the recent Unity Cup tournament in England, may not be called to represent the Reggae Boyz in the future. That is if Coach Rudolph Speid has his way.

Carey Mcleod accepts two year ban – AIU

Monday, June 01, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

2024 World Indoor Championships bronze medallist Carey Mcleod, has been handed a two-year ban from athletics after admitting to three whereabouts failures.

“The truth was told” – Captain Treezy breaks silence after Paraguay detention

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Local celebrations for the life of Ernie Smith set for June 5

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae icon Ernie Smith will be remembered and celebrated at a special celebration of life event on Friday, June 5, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.