Jamaica’s main road safety advocacy group has raised alarm about the “disturbing” spike in the number of children killed in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year. Seven children between the ages of zero and 17 have died on the nation’...
The Ministry of Agriculture has indicated that it is seeking an extension of the waiver of taxes on eggs imported into Jamaica, as the country continues to rebuild the sector amid devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Ministry said the...
Advocacy group Stand Up for Jamaica is taking strong issue with the decision of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to accept his $28.6 million salary adjustment, arguing that it is tone-deaf and a bad move as Jamaicans continue to face hardships,...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, is urging beverage manufacturers to adopt measures that support the reduction of sugar content as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to promote healthier consumption patterns and...
The St James Health Department’s Integrated Vector Control Programme is delivering measurable results, with the parish’s Breteau Index (BI) reduced from 67.9 per cent to 24.6 per cent. The BI is a public health metric used to measure the density...
The Jamaica Book Festival (JBF), in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI), PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy (INAFRICARA), will host the inaugural Africa Caribbean Literary Exchange from February 25 to 28 in...
Six years ago, Heneka Watkis-Porter made a decision that would redirect the trajectory of her life. The shift did not come all at once, but through a series of jolting experiences that forced her to confront whether she was living with intention....
Using technology to automate and strengthen key human resource functions can help organisations build trust with employees by reducing errors and giving staff greater control over their information, says Paul Ann Youngsang, sales Executive for...
Hugh Reid, managing director, JN Life Insurance, is calling for the estimated 500,000 self employed workers in Jamaica to urgently prioritise retirement planning, warning that the country’s shifting demographics and low pension scheme enrolment...
The 2026 tax filing season in the United States presents a timely and practical opportunity for diaspora Jamaicans and other benevolent individuals to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica, while also reinforcing their own...
Dear Mrs. Walker-Huntington, Thank you so much for your weekly informative column. I am an avid reader and always eagerly await the valuable insights and knowledge you generously share with us. The recent news about the suspension of immigrant visa...
Dear Ms. Powell, I applied for a Canada visitor visa from September last year and up to now I have not received any email or response. I received my US visa last year August without any problem. I am not trying to run away. I only want to visit my...
Dear Mr. Bassie, I have discovered a mistake on my eVisa and I would like to know what the procedure is for correcting this. Thanks in advance. P.E. Dear P.E., Persons should report an error with their eVisa if the eVisa details are wrong – for...
Kingston Creative has unveiled two new murals by western artists – Rushane Drummond, Deon Simone, Everton Jones, Joel Cameron and Taniki Anderson – under the TUI Colourful Cultures Jamaica project. The year-long programme, funded by the TUI Care...
(AP) — A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday. It forced millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures....
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of Jamaica Defence Force soldier Daniel Crawford, who was shot in the Waltham Park Road area of St Andrew on February 10, the police say. The accused is Davar Guthrie, also known as 'Pibu...
A 17-year-old student of Foga Road High School in Clarendon died in collision involving a bicycle and a motor car on Sunday. He has been identified as Ceejay Gordon, a resident of Pleasant Valley in the parish. It's reported that at around 5 p...
The father of a three-year-old boy who was killed during a home invasion on Saturday in Denham Town, Kingston, has died from injuries sustained in the attack, the authorities said Monday. He has been identified as Kiero Pinnock. Another son,...
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced the formal establishment of a Ministry of Defence to boost Jamaica's disaster response and ensure the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has “stronger coordination at the highest level”. The ministry is...
The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) has reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent per annum, effective February 24, citing a more favourable inflation outlook than previously anticipated. The policy rate is the interest rate the BOJ...
Government Senator and medical doctor Elon Thompson is publicly endorsing the proposal to tax sugary beverages, noting the potential benefits for sexual and reproductive wellness. While public debate has focused largely on consumer costs and...
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it will not be “slandered or intimidated” and is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang accused it of “living off blood money” during a radio interview on Monday. “We find the...
Three women are facing criminal charges following a violent altercation at a gas station in Whithorn, Westmoreland that left one with severe burns last week, the police say. Statements have been recorded, and the case file is being prepared for...
The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) has welcomed the move to impose a Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on non-alcoholic beverages containing added sugar or other caloric sweeteners, calling it a victory for preventive medicine and the long-term...
Jamaicans are being advised by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica to brace for another cold front. The agency says the system is projected to move across Jamaica Monday night through Tuesday. Slightly cooler temperatures and windy conditions...
