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Consultant urologist Dr Elon Thompson stressed that early detection is critical and pointed to prevention through vaccination.
April 26, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Penile cancer warning

Penile cancer, a rare but serious disease often linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), is leaving some Jamaican men facing devastating consequences, including the loss of their penis and the end of…
Some of the buses procured by the Government for the rural school bus system.
April 26, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Fuel price shocks threaten school attendance, nutrition amid transport strain

Rising fuel prices amid the US-Israel war against Iran are now threatening school attendance, with transportation emerging as the primary concern for administrators across the island. Several school…
Zahir Davis, 18, getting walked out of the 113th Precinct in Queens, New York, on Saturday.
April 26, 2026

18-y-o murder suspect arrested after flight from Jamaica lands in New York

An American teen who left Jamaica on Friday night was arrested for murder on arrival in New York City. Eighteen-year-old Zahir Davis was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old…
Popular vlogger Jhaedee ‘Jaii Frais’ Richards.
April 25, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

GAGGED

King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie is calling for restraint in public discussion surrounding the firearm case involving popular podcaster Jhaedee Richards and music producer Jahvel Morrison, after both…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
April 25, 2026 by Sashana Small

PM urges local contractors to ‘invest in yourselves’, become more globally competitive

Local contractors are being urged to make the necessary investment in their companies to effectively compete for large-scale government projects. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the suggestion…
Maurice Ellis, vice president of the Ganja Growers Association of Jamaica.
April 25, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Jamaican ganja growers cautiously optimistic amid reclassification by Trump

The ganja fraternity in Jamaica, while welcoming the recent decision by the United States (US) Department of Justice to reclassify certain cannabis products, is urging local producers to see it as…
Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
April 25, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

JMEA urges vigilance as contaminated sugar probe unfolds

Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), says the organisation is relying on guidance from regulators as concerns grow over contaminated sugar linked…
Christopher Jarrett, president of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association.
April 25, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Tourism players cite global uncertainty and soft bookings amid recovery push

Western Bureau: As Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett tours hospitality properties along Jamaica’s south coast to assess recovery efforts and reinforce the sector’s readiness to welcome international…
Students start off the morning with a quick but fun warm-up session chanting ‘I love me’, a catchphrase from a Jamaica Moves song.
April 25, 2026

Success depends on support

While Broughton Primary School’s Jamaica Moves showcase drew praise for its creativity and execution, Principal Marva Davis-Clarke says long-term success will depend on sustained support – especially…