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The rural school bus system was launched in 2025.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Rural school bus system to go cashless February 1

Starting February 1, students without a student transportation card "will not be allowed to take the rural school buses," Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced, urging parents to…
Leoda Bradshaw.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Bradshaw, accused in murder of Paulwell's daughter, allegedly assaulted in custody

Leoda Bradshaw, who is accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby and her mother, was allegedly assaulted while in custody at the Bridgeport lock-up in Portmore, St Catherine. Bradshaw appeared as the…
Kedesha Campbell Rochester.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Kedesha Campbell Rochester appointed permanent secretary in Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport

Kedesha Campbell Rochester, a former head of the Constituency Development Fund Management Unit has been appointed permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes a statement to reporters while meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at the State Department in Washington on January 13, 2026.
14 Jan, 2026 0

US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Jamaica

The United States says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Jamaica, whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 13, 2025.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Jamaican gov't to use 'receipts' to combat 'misinformation' - Info Minister

The Government will be producing “receipts” as part of its new approach to combat the spread of "misinformation" in the public domain, says Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green (second right), along with (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge; Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for S
14 Jan, 2026 0

Coffee farmers urged to plant short-term crops after Hurricane Melissa losses

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, is encouraging coffee farmers in the hilly terrains to begin intercropping with short-term crops, following the loss of 40 per cent of…
Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Manchester now has JP directory

Residents of Manchester now have access to a comprehensive directory, listing all the Justices of the Peace (JPs) who serve the parish. The directory, which is available in both hard and soft-copy…
Chronic Law. - File photo.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law arrested by ICE in US

Popular dancehall entertainer Chronic Law has been taken into custody by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Gleaner was informed that the artiste, whose real name is…
Christopher Bovell. - File photo.
14 Jan, 2026 0

Christopher Bovell has died

Noted attorney and businessman Christopher Bovell has died. He passed away today after falling ill while overseas. Born on October 7, 1938, Bovell attended Munro College and later Cambridge…