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May 14, 2026
Jamaica to roll out 95 new greenhouses in climate resilience drive
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green says the Government has allocated $800 million to construct 95 greenhouses across four parishes before the end of 2026.
Of the 95 greenhouses,…
May 14, 2026
UK health secretary resigns and is expected to challenge Starmer's leadership
Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke out into open rebellion Thursday, with one potential rival resigning from the Cabinet and another clearing the way for her to enter any…
May 14, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
St Catherine Municipal Corporation to set up ethics committee after Rude Boy billboard controversy
The St Catherine Municipal Corporation has announced the establishment of an ethics committee to guide how billboards are displayed across the parish, following public controversy over a Rude Boy…
May 14, 2026
Jamaican business icon and ICWI founder Dennis Lalor dies
Prime Minister DrAndrew Holness has led tributes to businessman and philanthropist Dennis Lalor following his death, describing him as a “visionary businessman” whose contributions helped shape…
May 15, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
ODPP returns environmental prosecutions in parish courts to clerks
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has withdrawn from prosecuting environmental matters at the parish court level, returning those cases, including part-heard trials, to clerks…
May 14, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Retention of tourism dollar lowest in the Caribbean
Caribbean tourism leaders are pushing for urgent action to reduce industry leakages that continue to drain billions from regional economies despite record visitor arrivals.
May 14, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Electrician freed of cocaine charges
A 39-year-old electrician who was accused of having cocaine valued about $10 million was freed in the St Catherine Parish Court on Thursday after the Crown conceded it could not mount a viable…
May 14, 2026
Renewed drive to benefit from red mud
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says there is a renewed drive to capitalise on bauxite residue, otherwise called ‘Jamaican red mud’.
May 14, 2026
Conservation group raises concern over proposed 2026 bird season
BirdLife Jamaica (BLJ) is calling for Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) to maintain the closed season for bird shooting until there is scientific data showing a full recovery of game…