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Councillor Michael Allen, the councillor for the St James Municipal Corporation’s (StJMC) Somerton division, at the municipal corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday.
February 14, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

StJMC passes resolution for a Jimmy Cliff statue and museum

WESTERN BUREAU: The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) on Thursday passed a resolution during its monthly meeting to erect a statue of the late reggae icon James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers at the…
Deputy Superintendent of Police Roderick Reid, the acting operations officer for St James, addressing the monthly meeting of the St James Municipal Corporation on Thursday.
February 14, 2026

St James councillors urged to engage their constituents in crime reduction

WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent of Police Roderick Reid, the acting operations officer for the St James Police Division, is urging the councillors at the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC)…
February 14, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Fire Brigade’s Hanover branch appeals for end to crank calls

Western Bureau: Citing the strain on its limited resources, the Hanover branch of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging individuals making crank calls to its emergency number to end the practice…
Guest speakers who formed the Leadership Circle at the Torch Exchange Conference take questions from the audience during the mentoring session at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
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.
Roof damage to several classrooms at Belmont Academy, Westmoreland.
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…
Mickardo Hines, president of MHS Pallets.
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…
An executive member of the Kiwanis Club of Linstead addresses students at the college fair.
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.…
Region Two Vice President Tavia Robinson at Annotto Bay High School.
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…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, tables the 2026-2027 Estimates of Expenditure in Parliament on Thursday.
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…