News
February 5, 2026
by Janet Silvera
RIU hosts 125 North American travel agents as Ja rebuilds after Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Montego Bay hosted its largest group of international travel agents for the year last Saturday, as Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its recovery push in the aftermath of the…
February 5, 2026
JMDA gives UHWI ultimatum
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) has issued an ultimatum for the management of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) to take steps to resolve a number of long-standing…
February 5, 2026
Damaged wetlands in Parottee, St Elizabeth being restored
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says the Government has commenced targeted clean-up and restoration of hurricane-damaged wetlands in the Parottee community in St…
February 5, 2026
House approves fourth supplementary estimates
The House of Representatives has approved the Fourth Supplementary Estimates for the fiscal year 2025/26, which reflects an increase in government expenditure of $14.36 billion. The estimates,…
February 5, 2026
Education Ministry urges schools to allow jackets, provide warm beverages amid cold front
The Ministry of Education says schools should allow students to wear jackets to classes amid cooler temperatures and strong winds across Jamaica due to a cold front. There has been widespread public…
February 5, 2026
Gun Court accepts Jolyan Silvera’s guilty plea, to be sentenced in March
The guilty plea entered by former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera in connection with the death of his wife has been accepted by the Gun Court, with sentencing set for March 6. Chief Justice Bryan…
February 5, 2026
JMDA raises staffing, pay and patient safety concerns at UHWI, issues ultimatum
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) has warned the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) that it cannot guarantee the continuation of normal operations if concerns regarding…
February 5, 2026
Clansman Gang Trial | Proceedings adjourned after defendant falls ill
Today’s proceedings in the Clansman gang trial were adjourned after one of the defendants fell ill. In court, medical doctor Paul Robinson, who is also an accused in the matter, alerted presiding…
February 5, 2026
Detainee at May Pen police lock-up dies at hospital
An investigation is under way in the death of a detainee who was in custody at a police lock-up in Clarendon. The deceased has been identified as Collintine Sutherland, 58, of Crofts Hill, in the…