News
March 11, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Minimally invasive milestone
A major step forward in surgical innovation has been achieved at Medical Associates Hospital with the successful completion of its first laparoscopic colectomy, performed by consultant general surgeon…
March 11, 2026
Alumni gift supports student mental wellness at Campion College
The spirit of giving was alive and well last week when the Campion College Class of 1990 presented a cheque for $700,000 to their alma mater in support of mental wellness initiatives for current…
March 10, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Cuban exit backup plan
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making a plea for the public’s patience and cooperation as it assesses the islandwide impact, and implements contingencies to mitigate disruptions caused by the…
March 10, 2026
Man fatally shot by police in Church Pen, Old Harbour; family calls for justice
The family of a man who was fatally shot by the police inside his home in the community of Church Pen in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Tuesday is calling for justice. The deceased has been identified…
March 10, 2026
$18 billion earmarked for school disaster preparedness in 2026/27 estimates
The 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure have been updated to include an $18 billion allocation for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response in schools. “I believe [that] at the start of the…
March 10, 2026
Update | Man accused of setting woman’s house on fire during argument remanded
St Catherine resident Samuel King, who is charged with setting a woman’s house ablaze during a dispute, was remanded when he appeared in the parish court today. In court, it was disclosed that a…
March 10, 2026
‘Not abnormal or suspicious’… Finance Minister responds to concerns raised by Fiscal Commissioner
Finance Minister Fayval Williams has responded to concerns raised by Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams that the Government’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection and GDP deflator…
March 10, 2026
Finance Minister says strong NIR will buffer Jamaica against volatile oil prices
Jamaica’s Finance Minister Fayval Williams said the country’s Net International Reserves (NIR) of more than US$6 billion will act as a buffer against unstable oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in…
March 10, 2026
Gov’t going after ‘fair share’ of global digital economy with tax on digital services, says Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has defended the Government’s decision to impose a tax on digital services, saying the revenue measure is aimed at ensuring that Jamaica gets its “fair share” of…