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January 2, 2026
JTA president promises swift action as clerical staff restive over outstanding payments
President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, is seeking to assure that outstanding issues affecting clerical staff at the union are now receiving urgent attention, following…
January 2, 2026
Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement…
January 2, 2026
PNP calls for independent probe into shooting that left 4-y-o dead in St James
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security Fitz Jackson is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a four-year-old died after being shot during an alleged…
January 2, 2026
Drivers in St Ann, St Mary and Portland urged to exercise caution amid flooding from persistent rainfall
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising drivers and other road users in St Ann, St Mary and Portland to exercise caution, as persistent rainfall has resulted in flooding, blocked drains and…
January 2, 2026
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji…
January 2, 2026
Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas
Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin…
January 2, 2026
William Knibb High School to reopen in phases amid $400M hurricane damage
William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. …
January 2, 2026
JPS adds 270 trucks, 470 line workers to accelerate power restoration
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has commissioned another 270 trucks and 470 new linesmen for the hardest hit parishes, where persons are living without electricity, following the passage of Hurricane…
January 2, 2026
NHT addresses tech issues as 2026 refund applications start
The National Housing Trust (NHT) says its information technology team is addressing challenges being experienced by some contributors attempting to access its online portal to submit applications for…