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May 29, 2026
BOJ targets youth in 65th anniversary programme
A graduate internship programme for university students is among the initiatives the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will launch to mark its 65th anniversary.
The central bank will begin commemorations on…
May 29, 2026
Morant Bay museum project enters design phase
The CHASE Fund has begun the concept and design phase of a museum in Morant Bay, marking a step forward in plans to commemorate one of Jamaica’s most consequential historical events.
The museum will…
May 29, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Bartlett pushes ‘local first’ tourism at new MBJ artisan store
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica must do more to retain tourism earnings within the local economy, as a new artisan-focused retail concept officially opened at Sangster International…
May 28, 2026
Church must make room for pain, not just praise - Minister calls for focus on child mental health
The church cannot afford to preach praise while ignoring pain, especially for children grappling with anxiety, depression and grief, says Christian minister Romane Sohan.
May 28, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chuck: Police empowered to use ‘reasonable force’ in arrests
Police are legally permitted to use “reasonable force”, including deadly force in some situations, when arresting suspects, says Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck.
May 28, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Butterfield to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in US$1.8b deal
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is set to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited in a US$1.8 billion deal expected to create a regional banking and wealth management group with…
May 28, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Deported St Catherine man to stand trial for 2020 killing
A St Catherine man charged with the fatal stabbing of another man in 2020 is to stand trial in the on June 11, after a judge ruled he has a case to answer.
May 28, 2026
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak
Aid supplies were rushed in to the center of Congo's outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus as beleaguered medical workers have struggled with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population and…
May 28, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Woman’s decomposing body found in bushes in St Catherine
Police in St Catherine have launched a investigation following the discovery of the decomposing body of a woman in the parish on Wednesday.