News
March 4, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Streets of peril
A homeless man on the run, and another — elderly and recovering from injuries sustained in an attack on East Queen Street in downtown Kingston — have re-ignited outcry against the wanton violence…
March 4, 2026
Major ganja bust offshore Manchester, four arrested
Four persons were arrested on Tuesday after a vessel laden with a large quantity of ganja was intercepted by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard offshore Manchester. In a statement, the JDF…
March 4, 2026
Steps being taken to increase courtroom space in Westmoreland
The Judiciary is working to increase trial capacity in Westmoreland, following significant damage to court infrastructure during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Justice, Bryan…
March 4, 2026
Haitians held in Ewarton fined for overstaying, lawyer to seek asylum
The six Haitians who were held in Ewarton, St Catherine, last December have each been fined $8,000 or 10 days’ imprisonment for overstaying their time in Jamaica. The group, which comprises four…
March 4, 2026
PM pushes back at Opposition criticism on NHT drawdowns
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against criticism by the Opposition for the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to help…
March 4, 2026
Over $5 billion in grants distributed so far under gov't’s ROOFS programme
The Government has reported significant progress under its Restoration of Owner and Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme, revealing that more than $5 billion in grants has been disbursed to…
March 4, 2026
Advertorial|Adjustment to Income Tax Filing Deadline
The following content is created and paid for by Tax Administration Jamaica The Government has introduced an adjustment to the income tax filing deadline — extending Corporate Income Tax and Assets…
March 4, 2026
Gov’t monitoring situation in Middle East, 178 Jamaicans registered so far
The Government has issued an updated advisory to Jamaicans amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, urging nationals to avoid travel to the region, exercise heightened caution and…
March 4, 2026
Two to three months before Jamaica knows oil and gas findings — Vaz
It will take two to three months for the country to know the results of the exercise to explore for oil and gas in Jamaica. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica…