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April 18, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Tufton pushes back on claims overtime cuts affecting mosquito fogging
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is defending limits on overtime hours for vector control workers, even as local officials and frontline staff warn that the restrictions are…
April 18, 2026
by Karen Madden
Over a dozen schools benefit from nearly US$1m in AFJ grants
More than a dozen educational institutions were among 64 organisations that received grants totalling nearly US$1 million ($150 million) from American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) at a ceremony held at…
April 18, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
Just two days before Carnival Sunday, Sabina Park saw a sea of white take over its lawns for the anticipated Daybreak Breakfast Party. Backed by Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, the event drew a mix of…
April 18, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Grand coronation for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland set for May 23
Eighteen finalists are vying for the Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title and are ready for the rigours of a platform that promises exposure, excitement, and the opportunity to represent their…
April 17, 2026
Producer Jahvy charged in Big Wall shooting but claims self-defence
Music producer and artiste manager Jahvel “ Jahvy ” Morrison, one of the accused in Sunday’s shooting incident at the Big Wall party, has been formally charged by police following a…
April 17, 2026
Haitians guilty of illegal entry into Jamaica
Three Haitians who were captured on a fishing beach after they illegally entered Jamaica pleaded guilty in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. The accused are Radelairie Desir, Emanae Michael…
April 17, 2026
Unprofessional conduct by cops undermining security gains - police commissioner
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has highlighted incidents of misconduct involving members of the police force that have been posted to social media as “cause for grave concern”, while urging cops…
April 17, 2026
No firearms, alcoholic beverages allowed at Reggae Girlz match
The police are advising persons who will be attending the football match between the Reggae Girlz and Guyana at the National Stadium on Saturday that several restrictions will be enforced. They…
April 17, 2026
Contract signed for electronic immunisation registry software
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, on Friday signed a contract for the software that will be used in the implementation of the Electronic Immunisation Registry (EIR) Project. …