Jamaica 18 months ahead of schedule in Hurricane Melissa rebuilding
CITING data that shows Jamaica 18 months ahead of schedule in recovering from the destruction Hurricane Melissa unleashed on several parishes last year, Finance Minister Fayval Williams on Wednesday painted a rosy picture of the country’s economy.
NEWS
News
October 12, 2026
JMEA Urges Jamaicans to Support Local Products and Strengthen Economy
Jamaicans are being urged to prioritise locally manufactured goods as a way of supporting businesses, creating employment and driving economic development under the call to “Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica.”
HEART/NSTA Trust Launches Programme to Develop Jamaica’s Creative Talent
Oct 11, 2026
The HEART/NSTA Trust has introduced a new apprenticeship initiative aimed at preparing Jamaica’s emerging creative professionals with the…
91 Jamaican Seniors Graduate from Digital Literacy Programme
Oct 06, 2026
Ninety-one senior citizens have successfully completed the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Proficiency Seniors’ Digital…
JTA President-Elect, Colleague Stable After Trelawny Crash
Oct 03, 2026
President-elect of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson, and another teacher are recovering in stable…
Elderly Portland Woman Found Murdered in Her Bed
Sep 29, 2026
A 74 year old woman was discovered dead in her bed with chop wounds to the head in Fellowship District, Portland, early Monday morning,…
BUSINESS
Business
October 13, 2026
Berger Paints Jamaica is reinforcing its commitment to delivering durable, high-performance paint and protective coating solutions designed for Caribbean conditions, while expanding its engagement with customers, hardware retailers, and communities across the island.
Oct 13, 2026
After days of intense competition and high energy moments on the water, Safe Passage sailed away with the 9th staging of the Mayberry…
Oct 13, 2026
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has further strengthened its leadership team, naming the executives who guide its portfolio management,…
Oct 09, 2026
The Government collected $31.3 billion less than projected in revenue and grants during the first five months of the 2026/27 fiscal year,…
Oct 05, 2026
The development of Vernamfield in Clarendon could play a crucial role in strengthening Jamaica’s ability to respond to disasters and…
POLITICS
Politics
September 17, 2026
PNP demands full disclosure of TCN agreement
The People’s National Party (PNP) is demanding that the Government immediately table the full memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Third Country Nationals (TCN) in Parliament.
G2K Says Back-to-School Recovery Underscores Need for NaRRA as well as the urgency of Procurement Reform
Sep 11, 2026
Generation 2000 (G2K) says the current back-to-school conversation must be viewed within the wider context of Jamaica’s recovery from…
PNP Patriots condemn conditions at Holland Primary School as students are forced to learn under bamboo trees
Sep 09, 2026
The PNP Patriots is expressing serious concern over the conditions confronting students and teachers at Holland Primary School in St.…
Government turned serious reparations cause into a diplomatic blunder – Burchell
Sep 09, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information, Nekeisha Burchell, MP, is demanding a full explanation of the…
JLP mourns passing of former MP Hyacinth Knight
Sep 09, 2026
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Hyacinth Knight.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health & Wellness
September 17, 2026
Close to 1,800 Participated in Caribbean Wellness Day Activities
Close to 1,800 Jamaicans turned out at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Saturday, September 12, to move, connect and celebrate healthier lifestyles as the Ministry of Health & Wellness led the island’s commemoration of Caribbean Wellness Day.
Jamaica Strengthens Patient Safety for People Living with Non-Communicable Diseases
Sep 17, 2026
The Ministry of Health & Wellness will join the global community in observing World…
SERHA Urges Men to Check their Prostate
Sep 08, 2026
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging men 40 years and older to take…
D.B.L. EXPANDS IN PORTMORE, PROVIDES FREE DENTAL AND MEDICAL EXAMS TO OVER 25 CHILDREN
Sep 03, 2026
Demonstrating direct community commitment, local business D.B.L. Dental Laboratory…
Coordinated action needed for youth wellbeing – National Council on Drug Abuse
Sep 03, 2026
The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), a department of the Ministry of Health and…
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Travel
October 03, 2026
Court injunction secures public access to Little Dunn’s River
A court injunction has been granted in a long running dispute over public access to Little Dunn’s River in St Ann. The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JaBBEM) said in a statement issued Friday, October 2, 2026, that the St Ann Parish Court granted the injunction…
Unico Montego Bay to Bring Jamaican Culture Into the Resort Experience
Sep 30, 2026
Jamaica’s culture, cuisine, music, art and people are set to become central features of the upcoming Unico Montego Bay resort when the…
Royal Caribbean to Acquire 50% of Sandals Resorts in a US$6 Billion Deal
Sep 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean has reached an agreement to acquire a 50 per cent interest in Sandals Resorts International, placing a US$6 billion…
TEF Welcomes 15 Innovators into Third Tourism Incubator Cohort
Sep 03, 2026
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has welcomed 15 Jamaican entrepreneurs into the third cohort of its Tourism Innovation Incubator (TII).
Bartlett Opens J$42.7-Million Robins Bay to Strawberry Fields Roadway
Sep 01, 2026
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on Wednesday (August 26) officially opened approximately 1.6 kilometres of rehabilitated roadway…
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment
October 07, 2026
CAYMANAS PARK SET TO HOST MASICKA'S FOREVER1NE MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS DECEMBER
Caymanas Park will host its biggest music event yet when dancehall star Masicka brings his Forever1NE Music Festival to the venue on Saturday, December 19, 2026. The show marks the first time Masicka will headline his own festival in Portmore, returning him to the community that…
SHENSEEA, CHRONIXX, LILA IKÉ LEAD JAMAICAN WINNERS AT 2026 CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS
Sep 25, 2026
Jamaican artistes delivered a strong showing at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, collecting several…
Usain Bolt Reflects on Faith, Gratitude and the Gift Behind His Greatest Achievements
Sep 25, 2026
Usain Bolt may be remembered around the world for his incredible speed and historic achievements, but the Jamaican sprint icon says his…
Holy War! Mr. Gallimore Brings Bible Fire for Yaksta Over ‘Jesus Nah Come Save We’
Sep 18, 2026
The fire is no longer just on the riddim. It has reached the pulpit.Gospel deejay Mr. Gallimore has launched a blistering musical response…
Ramona Samuels Wins Battle to Protect ‘The Voicebox’
Sep 18, 2026
In the digital age, a name can be worth its weight in gold—and Jamaican creative entrepreneur Ramona Samuels has spent 16 years making sure…
SPORT
Sport
September 28, 2026
Brandon Brown Strikes Gold for Jamaica at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Jamaica’s Brandon Brown has achieved a major milestone at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, capturing the gold medal in Optoelectronic Technology and sharing the top honour with a competitor from Korea.
JAMAICA KINGSMEN BOOK SPOT IN CPL FINAL AFTER THRILLING WIN
Sep 19, 2026
The Jamaica Kingsmen have secured their place in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final after edging the Guyana Amazon…
Legendary KC footballer Trevor ‘Jumpy’ Harris has died
Sep 10, 2026
Legendary Kingston College footballer Trevor “Jumpy” Harris has died.
JAAA signs training Camp Agreement with Tottori Prefecture in Japan
Sep 03, 2026
Jamaica has advanced preparations for the 2027 World Athletics Championships with the signing of a Training Camp Agreement between the…
Excitement in Athens as Leon Bailey joins Olympiakos from Aston Villa on three-year deal
Sep 03, 2026
With Reggae Boyz winger Leon Bailey moving to multiple-time Greek champions Olympiacos FC, Greece-based sports writer Nikos Kotsis says his…
Mayberry Investments Limited Stands with St. George’s College Athletes Ahead of ISSA Champs
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