News
February 8, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Empty desks, shattered routines
WESTERN BUREAU: In classrooms across western Jamaica, empty desks still tell the unfinished story of a hurricane whose most lasting damage may not be measured in roofs lost, but in children still…
February 8, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Dangerous precedent
Accountability advocates are warning that accepting good intentions as justification for breaching procurement laws could undermine Jamaica’s system of public administration, following an auditor…
February 8, 2026
Blake announces new Special Investigation Branch
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has announced the establishment of the Special Investigation Branch (SIB) following the reassignment of personnel from the former Counter-Terrorism and Organised…
February 8, 2026
Police seeking men after AR-15 and ammunition seized in Papine, St Andrew
The police are searching for two men who dropped a bag containing an AR-15 sub-machine firearm and two loaded magazines while fleeing from cops in Papine, St Andrew on Saturday. Reports from the…
February 8, 2026
Police probing death of teen motorcyclist in St Elizabeth
The police in St Elizabeth are probing the death of a 16-year-old boy who died from injuries sustained after the motorcycle he was driving reportedly hit a pothole. The deceased has been identified…
February 8, 2026
Large medical dome to be installed at Cornwall Regional Hospital to ease strain
A 10,000-square-foot medical dome capable of housing up to 100 beds is expected to arrive in Jamaica by the end of February to ease pressure at Cornwall Regional Hospital, which remains under strain…
February 8, 2026
Contractor delays challenge timeline for Western children’s hospital as staffing plans advance
Despite contractor-related delays, the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital remains targeted for completion and phased opening this calendar year, Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton…
February 8, 2026
NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as the agency conducts validation checks to strengthen safeguards. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on February 5, Assistant…
February 8, 2026
20 rounds of ammunition found in abandoned house in St Andrew
The police are reporting the seizure of 20 rounds of ammunition in an abandoned house in St Andrew. No arrests were made. Reports from the Elletson Road police are that about 5:45 p.m. on Friday,…