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March 7, 2026
IOM workshop increases gender sensitivity for more inclusive migration governance
In January and February 2026, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Jamaica delivered four hands-on workshops across St. Ann, Manchester, Kingston, and St. Andrew, training 33…
March 6, 2026
Melissa damage delays Alpart reopening, gov’t awaiting new timeline - Green
Significant damage to Port Kaiser in St Elizabeth caused by Hurricane Melissa has been cited among the reasons for a delay in the planned reopening of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) Alpart…
March 6, 2026
PNP Women’s Movement welcomes Jolyan Silvera sentence, calls for end to intimate partner violence
The People’s National Party Women’s Movement has welcomed the sentencing of former PNP Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera for the killing of his wife, saying justice has been served. “The…
March 6, 2026
Chang defends JCF, says criticism of police must be based on evidence
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has defended the work of the police in fighting crime and reducing murders, saying criticisms against the constabulary force are irresponsible, without…
March 6, 2026
Cuba says Jamaica 'yielded' to US pressure; to withdraw all medical workers
Cuba says it will withdraw its 277 medical professionals currently serving in Jamaica, a blow to the island which sought to cushion the fallout from ending a 50-year cooperation programme that helped…
March 6, 2026
Family of Melissa Silvera says sentence for Jolyan Silvera should have been longer
A relative of Melissa Silvera, who was murdered by her husband, Jolyan Silvera, today said the family had hoped for a longer sentence. The former People’s National Party Member of Parliament was…
March 6, 2026
New regulations coming to benefit small ganja farmers
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill has announced changes to the Cannabis Licensing Regulations that will allow community groups, comprising small ganja farmers, to…
March 6, 2026
Community group leads push for safer, united Grants Pen
Residents of the Grants Pen community in St Andrew are being encouraged to strengthen ties with the police and take greater ownership of their neighbourhood. The call has come from the St Andrew…
March 6, 2026
Gleaner journalists bag big share of 2025 journalism award nominations
Journalists from The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited have secured a significant share of the nominations for the 2025 National Journalism Awards, organised by the Press Association of Jamaica, with…