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Kayon Smith captures the final sunset of 2025 on Kingston’s waterfront on Wednesday.
January 2, 2026

Pictorial | Jamaicans usher in the New Year

Jamaicans gathered at prime spots across the island to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the New Year. From the final sunset over Kingston’s waterfront to fireworks lighting up Black River – where…
Luke Lee (second right), director of Gen Paradise farm, leads the Golden Krust executive team through his greenhouse, which withstood Hurricane Melissa. With him (left to right) are Orlean Lunan-Dowe, executive director of restaurant operations; Jacqueline
January 2, 2026

Golden Krust backs Jamaican farmers

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurants, the family-owned Jamaican food brand with more than 100 outlets across the United States, recently launched a $3-million agricultural recovery initiative to support…
Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison.
January 2, 2026

Labour inspectors strengthen fight against human trafficking

Labour inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security are playing a significant role in Jamaica’s anti-human trafficking drive, says National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann…
National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison.
January 2, 2026

Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking

Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assuming a more dominant role in human trafficking. She noted that while…
File photo.
January 2, 2026

Update | Woman rescued at beach in Hellshire dies, policeman and teen still missing

The woman who was rescued at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine, following an incident in which a policeman and a teenage boy are suspected to have drowned, has succumbed to her injuries. …
His court date is being finalised.
January 2, 2026

Man charged after machete attack over water in Westmoreland

The police in Westmoreland have charged a man in connection with a machete attack during an argument over water while residents were collecting the commodity from a water tank in Bethel Town. …
Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’
January 2, 2026

JFB appeals to parents to discourage children from making prank calls

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at a ceremony on January 2, 2026 for the arrival of 150 specialised trucks to be deployed by the Jamaica Public Service for Hurricane Melissa electricity restoration.
January 2, 2026

PM says more strategies to be pursued to cut down murders, hails 2025 reduction

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government will continue to pursue strategies to further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate, as he hailed another year of decline. Holness said Jamaica recorded…
Flooding caused by heavy rains in St Mary.
January 2, 2026

Heavy rains cause flooding in St Mary

Several homes and businesses in sections of St Mary have been flooded as heavy rains continue to pound the parish. The downpour started last Thursday. Affected residents have complained of damage and…