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Old tyres that have washed into the a section of the backyard of May Harris, a retired public servant who lives in Rio Grande valley of eastern Portland. 
March 17, 2026

Port Antonio mayor threatens legal action over dumping in Rio Grande Valley

Mayor of Port Antonio Paul Thompson is threatening legal action against persons or entities who dump garbage in streams in the Rio Grande Valley of eastern Portland. Thompson said he has received…
Opposition Leader Mark Golding
March 17, 2026

Golding attacks tax package, says scrap GCT on bottled water to promote healthy choices

Opposition Leader Mark Golding has urged the Government to remove General Consumption Tax (GCT) from bottled water, arguing that the move would encourage healthier consumption more than proposed tax…
March 17, 2026

Jury frees security guard accused of stabbing co-worker

A security guard accused of stabbing his colleague multiple times in the neck during a workplace dispute was on Monday found not guilty of wounding with intent in the Home Circuit Court. Travaine…
March 17, 2026

Taxi driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving in Spanish Town crash

Taxi operator Shelton Johnson has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that claimed the life of a woman in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Saturday. The deceased has…
One of the two African-style houses constructed by the Ghana Army Engineer Reconstruction Team at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann, symbolising Jamaica’s enduring cultural and historical ties with Africa.
March 17, 2026

Reinforcing ancestral ties

Two African-style houses constructed at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann by members of the Ghana Army Engineer Reconstruction Team are being hailed as a powerful symbol of Jamaica’s enduring cultural…
Maria Peart, a participant in the Canadian Farm Work Programme.
March 17, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN Money awards scholarship to daughter of female Canadian farm worker

Despite being a predominately male programme, one Jamaican mother has carved out her place in the Canadian Farm Work Programme with grit and determination to create a brighter future for her two…
Rose Miller, financial education consultant with the JN Foundation, addressing delegates at the Caribbean CSO Conference and World NGO Day, recently.
March 17, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Financial strategy key to CSO survival and growth - Rose Miller

Civil society organisations (CSOs) across the region have been urged to treat financial management as a strategic tool for survival and growth. The advice was provided by Rose Miller, financial…
Earl Jarrett (left), chief executive officer of the JN Group, shares a light moment with Hugh Reid, managing director of JN Life Insurance Company, at the company’s ‘Life Stars’ staff awards for 2025, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingsto
March 17, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN Life grows share of pensions market in 2025

JN Life Insurance Company Limited strengthened its share of the pensions market at the end of its financial year December 2025, while its performance across its other business lines showed resilience…
Vice President of Exports at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton.
March 17, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JAMPRO to launch Export Max V in 2027

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will begin preparations for the fifth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max V’, which is scheduled to be launched in early 2027.…