News
May 22, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover businesses ignoring fire safety advice, laments chief … says absence of penalties undermining standards
WESTERN BUREAU:
Dewayne Grant, superintendent for the Hanover Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), has raised alarm over what he describes as the dismissive attitude of some Hanover business…
May 22, 2026
by Sashana Small
Green pushes bold regional action ahead of Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Regional food security and stronger intra-Caribbean trade are among themes that will dominate this year’s Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), as Agriculture Minister Floyd Green positions the forum…
May 22, 2026
by Andre Williams
Contractor sought in domestic stabbing probe found hanging
The St Mary police are investigating the suspected suicide of a contractor who was being sought in connection with a stabbing incident involving the mother of his children.
Dead is Oneero Roberts,…
May 22, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Defence objects after sudden role change in prosecution in Acadia murder trial
A verbal spat between the lead prosecutor and her junior on Thursday resulted in an early adjournment of the trial of six policemen charged in connection with the 2013 fatal shooting of three men on…
May 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
More J’can children to benefit from trained early childhood educators, says Crawford
WESTERN BUREAU:
Junior Education Minister Rhoda Moy Crawford says the Government is intensifying efforts to ensure more Jamaican children have access to trained early childhood educators, saying it…
May 22, 2026
Stacey Abrams to address Pocket Rocket Foundation Student-Athlete Summit
Internationally recognised political leader, voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams will deliver the keynote address at the second staging of the Pocket Rocket Foundation…
May 22, 2026
by Keisha Hill
St George’s College celebrates 176 years
For 176 years, St George’s College has been one of Jamaica’s most respected schools, shaping generations of students through academic excellence, discipline, leadership, and service.
This year’s St…
May 22, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
FAO-backed US$50m programme to support storm-hit farmers
WESTERN BUREAU:
Scores of farmers in St Elizabeth and other western parishes devastated by Hurricane Melissa are expected to benefit from a US$50-million ($7.9 billion) recovery and resilience…