News
February 14, 2026
by Montel Gordon
Torch Exchange set to ignite new wave of black leadership
LONDON: A conference has been launched in Birmingham to address one of Britain’s most urgent challenges: strengthening black leadership pipelines across business, public service, and civic life.
February 14, 2026
Belmont Academy gets support to sustain learning after Hurricane Melissa
Months after Hurricane Melissa devastated sections of western Jamaica, Belmont Academy in Bluefields, Westmoreland remains in rebuilding mode, supported by the goodwill of local companies, such as JN…
February 14, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Jamaican Canadian Association honours outstanding volunteers
Three exceptional volunteers–an individual, a soccer club, and a growing business – were recognised for answering the call to help Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. At its “Boonoonoonoos…
February 14, 2026
Kiwanis Club of Linstead hosts first college fair
Students from across St Catherine recently gathered at Dinthill Technical High School for a college fair organised by the Kiwanis Club of Linstead, the first event of its kind hosted by the chapter.…
February 14, 2026
Prefects fight hurricane trauma in schools
Over the past year, the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA) has intensified its national outreach given the lingering impact of Hurricane Melissa on students’ mental health. While last academic year…
February 14, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Nearly $43 billion set aside for new rates, retro for public sector workers
The Government has allocated nearly $42.8 billion in the 2026-2027 Estimates of Expenditure as contingencies to cover new rates, retroactive salaries and adjustments in allowances that may result from…
February 14, 2026
Police probe identity of man found dead near Portmore beach
The police are working to determine the identity of a man whose body was discovered with what appeared to be a gunshot wound in Portmore, St Catherine on Friday afternoon. Reports are that about 2:45…
February 14, 2026
St Catherine man freed of unauthorised ammunition charge
A 30-year-old man charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition was freed in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday after the prosecution conceded it could not prove he had knowledge of the…
February 14, 2026
Former Morant Bay mayor and three others freed of police assault charges
Former Morant Bay Mayor and People’s National Party caretaker Hubert Williams and three other persons were freed in the St Thomas Parish Court on Thursday after the prosecution withdrew assault and…