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“A resource is only a blessing when the people can feel it in their daily lives. If Jamaica ever strikes oil, the victory cannot stay on paper or in press releases...This is not the hour for Jamaica to think small. If opportunity comes, we must meet it w
March 12, 2026

If Jamaica strikes oil

Jamaica cannot afford to drift through this moment with polite language, soft thinking, or the usual habit of celebrating possibility before securing substance. There is a serious conversation now…
Dr Alfred Dawes and Desmond McKenzie
March 12, 2026

Dawes apologises to McKenzie after age remark sparks uproar at Standing Finance Committee

Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, has issued an apology to West Kingston Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie for commenting on his age during last week’s sitting of…
Letters
March 12, 2026

How the government can reduce cost of living by 30 per cent

THE EDITOR, Madam: Reducing the present taxes on oil by 50 per cent will be a game-changer for Jamaica. Here is a potential plan: Lowering the tax on oil imports would lead to a decrease in fuel…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
March 12, 2026

Education Minister urges communities to address student absenteeism

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has urged communities to play a greater role in addressing student absenteeism in schools. Speaking during the…
March 12, 2026

Two Westmoreland men charged after cocaine, ganja seized in Mandela Highway traffic stop

The police have charged two Westmoreland men who were held allegedly with cocaine and ganja during a traffic stop along the Mandela Highway. Donald Baugh, a farmer of New Works, and Lenroy Ferguson,…
GraceKennedy CEO Frank James speaks during the lSSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships launch at the National Arena yesterday.
March 12, 2026 by Robert Bailey

$200M PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE

Frank James, group chief executive officer of GraceKennedy, says his company will be investing a total of $202 million in the staging of this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics…
Keith Darien, principal director of the Financial Investigations Division.
March 12, 2026 by Livern Barrett

FID cracks down on PPO delinquents

Two men accused of breaching pecuniary penalty orders (PPOs) imposed by the court are facing fresh charges, as the authorities signal a get-tough approach against individuals who fail to comply with…
The Parks Road area where the student was found on Tuesday night after she was reportedly thrown from a vehicle.
March 12, 2026 by Andre Williams

Three hours missing

Minutes before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a 17-year-old student of a school in the Corporate Area took a taxi in the busy commercial district of Cross Roads, St Andrew, expecting what should have been a…
Jamaica College’s under-16 team celebrates with the Burger King Under-16 football trophy after a 2-1 win over Kingston College at Stadium East yesterday.
March 12, 2026 by Livingston Scott

JC claim under-14, -16 double over KC

Jamaica College (JC) crowned themselves ISSA urban area under-14 and under-16 football champions after victory over Kingston College (KC) in the respective finals at Stadium East yesterday. Goals from…