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Matthew Samuda, minister with responsibility for water, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday, July 16.
01 Oct, 2026 0

Samuda warns tougher water curbs coming

Water Minister Matthew Samuda is warning that tougher water restrictions are coming as Jamaica continues to grapple with a crippling drought, signalling an escalation in the Government’s response to…
An armoured vehicle drives to the location of Pathways International in Montego Bay, St James in October 2021. The vehicle was at the scene following the fatal incident.
01 Oct, 2026 0

Detective denies lying about Pathways murder accused giving false name

The defence yesterday accused a Pathways murder investigator of lying about Andre Ruddock giving police a false name following Taneka Gardner’s killing. Attorney Anthony Williams, during…
Dr Jubilee Brown-Service, president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association.
30 Sep, 2026 0

ULTIMATUM

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton said the ministry is on high alert for any potential disruptions to the healthcare system by doctors. “To the extent that it disrupts the health…
Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson.
30 Sep, 2026 0

Robinson wants virtual assets law to go beyond containing risk

The Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act, 2026, which provides for the regulation of virtual assets in Jamaica was passed in the Lower House on Tuesday with three amendments. A virtual asset is…
Emile Leiba, president of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce.
30 Sep, 2026 0

JCC: Gov’ts must help close price gap on Caribbean goods

WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is pushing back against concerns raised by Rodwell Ferguson, Belize’s Minister of Agriculture, about the reluctance of some businesses to purchase…
Kevin O. Smith, late pastor of Pathways International.
30 Sep, 2026 0

Detective, defence clash over what statement said about Gardner’s killing

An investigator insisted in the Home Circuit Court on Tuesday that she was told that Andre Ruddock had been instructed to cut the throat of church member Taneka Gardner despite the defence challenging…
A yam farmer unpacks yams destined for export to be picked up along the Troy main road in Trelawny last November.
30 Sep, 2026 0

New planting tech set to revolutionise yam farming

WESTERN BUREAU: A new yam propagation technology could multiply planting material up to 300-fold from a single plant could help to ease the shortage of quality seed while leaving more edible yam for…
Christopher Townsend (second right), Tamika Harris (right), president of Advocates’ Association of Jamaica, along with several other attorneys-at-law during silent protest last week.
29 Sep, 2026 0

BAR FIGHT - Defence lawyers says ‘unrelenting’ push for gun law reform about fairness, justice

The Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ) and Jamaican Bar Association are dismissing what they described as “narratives being peddled” to distort their campaign for amendments to the Firearms…
Dr Wendell Samuel, assistant secretary-general of CARICOM.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Official urges CARICOM to strengthen regional food economy

WESTERN BUREAU: With the Caribbean importing more than half of its food, CARICOM Assistant Secretary General Dr Wendell Samuel says the situation poses a major threat to the region’s economic…