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SPARK Main Roads Programme to equip roads to assist members of the special needs community

Works Minister Robert Morgan says the SPARK Main Roads Programme will equip roads with features to assist members of the special needs community.

Speaking at the launch of the programme this morning, Mr. Morgan said persons who are visually impaired will receive tactile cues from the road when they

PM Holness says it would cost $5-7 trillion to fully repair Jamaica’s road network

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says it would cost between five and seven trillion dollars to fully repair Jamaica's road network.
Speaking at the launch of the SPARK Main Roads Programme this morning, Dr. Holness said the country would have to use its entire budget for five consecutive years to achieve

Ambassador Audrey Marks clarifies “total misinformation” on TCN agreement

Minister for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks is seeking to bring clarity to issues surrounding the Third Country Nationals agreement due to what she describes as "total misinformation."

She explains that a proposal relating to a structured migration programme

CPFSA warns against practice of leaving older children to take care of their younger siblings in instances where both are minors

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has warned against the practice of parents leaving their older children to take care of their younger siblings, in instances where both are minors. According to the Agency's Chief Executive Officer, Laurette Adams-Thomas, some parents opt for this

SIA records 27% decline in passenger arrivals up to May, when compared to the same period last year

Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe made the disclosure during a SIA forum yesterday. Mr. Munroe said this decline is due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

Ambassador says talks with US were about skilled workers programme, not TCN agreement

She noted that her discussions with the United States were for a skilled workers programme, arguing that the TCN originated from the U.S. and was transmitted through the usual diplomatic channels. The Minister provided the clarification at a corporate consultation hosted by the Institute for Workforce

PM Holness welcomes reports that Jamaica is one of the most peaceful places to be

The reports were based on the country ranking number 1 most peaceful in the Caribbean on the 2026 Global Peace Index. According to Yahoo News, the island was also named the number 3 most peaceful in North and Central America, and the 70th most peaceful place on the planet.

With schools almost closed for summer holidays, CPFSA urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe

This as the period presents increased risks for children who are left unsupervised, or whose online and offline activities are not closely monitored. Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Laurette Adams-Thomas, said keeping children safe during the summer begins with parents taking a proactive approach

Two key players will be missing from Jamaica’s return leg match up against Bahamas in FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Captain Kentan Facey and the big centre Kofi Coburn will be missing from Jamaica's team line up, when the Jamaican male basketbalers engage the Bahamas in the return leg match up of the FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers this Friday at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in the Bahamas.

PM Holness says every Jamaican must be invested in reduction of murder rate

He added that individuals who support criminals should not ignore that violent activities can delay or prevent crucial developments, particularly those that benefit poor Jamaicans. He made the statement at the handing over ceremony of the Vineyard Town housing development to 14 families today.

SPARK Main Roads Programme to equip roads to assist members of the special needs community

Thursday, July 02, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Works Minister Robert Morgan says the SPARK Main Roads Programme will equip roads with features to assist members of the special needs community. Speaking at the launch of the programme this morning, Mr. Morgan said persons who are visually impaired will receive tactile cues from the road when they reach a pedestrian crossing or an intersection.

PM Holness says it would cost $5-7 trillion to fully repair Jamaica’s road network

Thursday, July 02, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says it would cost between five and seven trillion dollars to fully repair Jamaica's road network. Speaking at the launch of the SPARK Main Roads Programme this morning, Dr. Holness said the country would have to use its entire budget for five consecutive years to achieve this.

Two key players will be missing from Jamaica’s return leg match up against Bahamas in FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Captain Kentan Facey and the big centre Kofi Coburn will be missing from Jamaica's team line up, when the Jamaican male basketbalers engage the Bahamas in the return leg match up of the FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers this Friday at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in the Bahamas.

Technical Director of MVP Track Club Stephen Francis receiving medical treatment

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The MVP Track Club is today acknowledging the outpouring of support from the public, after confirmation that Co Founder and Technical Director Stephen Francis is receiving medical treatment in hospital

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis reflects on the moment that inspired ‘Bad Boys’

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Ian Lewis, co-founder of renowned reggae band inner circle, says the idea for the hit song Bad Boys came to him one morning as he reflected on life from his hillside home in Jamaica. The veteran musician made the revelation while speaking with DJ Sunshine on IRIE FM's Wake-up Call programme on Tuesday.

Kranium celebrates ‘We Can’ US gold certification

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Kranium is expressing gratitude to his fans and the DJs who helped propel his music, following the RIAA gold certification of his single We Can featuring Tory Lanez.