News
January 20, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
National Council on Drug Abuse opens regional office in Drax Hall
The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) opened its Northeast Regional Office in Drax Hall, St Ann, on Friday, part of its drive for a drug-free Jamaica and to make services more accessible to…
January 20, 2026
Is stablecoin the future of money? - Part 2
This is the second article in a two-part feature. In part one of this series, we explored what stablecoins are, how they differ from Bitcoin, and why their stability makes them more suitable for…
January 20, 2026
MSBM to host information session for aspiring leaders
As Jamaica and the wider Caribbean place increased focus on leadership, innovation, and professional development, the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies…
January 20, 2026
Law students get copies of consolidated Constitution
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has handed over 300 hard copies of the consolidated Constitution of Jamaica to first-year constitutional law students at The University of the West…
January 20, 2026
Australia’s Parliament passes anti-hate speech and gun laws after Sydney attack
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Parliament on Tuesday passed anti-hate speech and gun laws proposed after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack…
January 20, 2026
Gov’t strengthening health system to meet hurricane and flu demands
The Government is taking steps to strengthen health services and address rising demand, as it responds to the combined impact of Hurricane Melissa and the annual influenza season on the public health…
January 20, 2026
22 rounds of ammunition seized by police in Norwood, St James
The police in St James have seized 22 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Hendon in Norwood. No arrest was made. The police report that about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, lawmen responded to reports…
January 20, 2026
Special initiative for St Catherine motorists to clear outstanding traffic tickets
The Judiciary is to undertake a Traffic Ticket Public Day for the parish of St Catherine to provide motorists with outstanding traffic tickets an opportunity to have their matters addressed. The…
January 20, 2026
21 Jamaicans killed by security force so far - INDECOM
New data from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is showing that, as of January 19, some 21 Jamaicans have been fatally shot by the security forces. This is the 14th consecutive…