News
March 5, 2026
by Karen Madden
PAJ honours veterans for 200 years of service to journalism
A combined 200 years of service to journalism was celebrated on Tuesday as the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) honoured six long-time practitioners at its Veterans Awards Luncheon at J. Wray and…
March 5, 2026
Jamaica to end 50-year-old medical programme with Cuba
Jamaica has discontinued its medical cooperation programme with Cuba, the foreign ministry announced Thursday. The move ends a five-decade relationship under which healthcare workers from the…
March 5, 2026
Jamaica Baptist Union to consider overseas recruitment to address pastor shortage
Newly installed Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) President Reverend Davewin Thomas says recruiting pastors from abroad will be among the options the denomination will consider to address a severe shortage…
March 5, 2026
Petrojam says motorists spared full impact of global fuel price increases
Petrojam says its pricing mechanism has shielded motorists from the full impact of rising global fuel costs, noting that recent increases in international benchmark prices were not fully passed on in…
March 5, 2026
Seven Gov't entities sign leases at Morant Bay Urban Centre
Seven government entities have signed lease agreements to occupy spaces at the Morant Bay Urban Centre, signalling what officials say is a major step toward activating the $6-billion commercial…
March 5, 2026
US lawmaker who criticised Holness welcomes Jamaica ending Cuban medical programme
United States Congressman Carlos A Gimenez has praised Jamaica’s decision to discontinue its medical cooperation programme with Cuba, describing the long-running arrangement as a “pathetic, criminal…
March 5, 2026
Finance Minister warns Middle East war could impact oil prices in Jamaica
Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says the price of oil in Jamaica is expected to be impacted by the current war in the Middle East. Williams said the extent of the impact will…
March 5, 2026
Work ongoing in setting up NARA, says Williams
Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the Government is working behind the scenes to have the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA) up and running in the shortest possible time,…
March 5, 2026
Man fatally shot after allegedly attacking police in Waterford in Portmore
A man who allegedly attacked cops with a knife while being apprehended was fatally shot in Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine on Thursday night. He has been identified by the police as 25-year-old…