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February 23, 2026
JPs urged to uphold integrity in passport, citizenship processes
WESTERN BUREAU: Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, the state minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, says justices of the peace (JPs) are required to play a critical role in…
February 23, 2026
Law enforcement professionals upskilled on battling financial crimes
Twenty-five professionals drawn law-enforcement and related agencies have completed a pioneering course aimed at combating financial crimes. The Fundamentals of Countering Financial Crime is a…
February 23, 2026
May Pen celebrates community champions driving grassroots change
Five outstanding community leaders from May Pen, Clarendon, were recently recognised by Project STAR for their pivotal role in mobilising residents, building trust and strengthening participation in…
February 23, 2026
SDA youth delegate proves young people have voice in Church
The issue of whether young people have a say in selecting top leaders for the Seventh-day Adventist Church was put to rest during the Fourth (Third Quinquennial) Session of the Jamaica Union…
February 23, 2026
Education ministry on hunt for 1,000 unaccounted-for students in Region 4
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Region 4, is intensifying efforts to locate approximately 1,000 students who remain unaccounted for following disruptions to the education…
February 23, 2026
Police: Three women facing charges after Westmoreland gas station fight leaves one severely burned
Three women are facing criminal charges following a violent altercation at a gas station in Whithorn, Westmoreland that left one with severe burns last week, the police say. Statements have been…
February 23, 2026
JFJ says it will not be 'intimidated' after Chang’s 'blood money' remark
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it will not be “slandered or intimidated” and is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang accused it of “living off blood money” during a…
February 23, 2026
Gov’t senator highlights sexual and reproductive health benefits of sugary drink tax
Government Senator and medical doctor Elon Thompson is publicly endorsing the proposal to tax sugary beverages, noting the potential benefits for sexual and reproductive wellness. While public debate…
February 23, 2026
BOJ cuts policy rate to 5.50% as inflation outlook improves
The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) has reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent per annum, effective February 24, citing a more favourable inflation outlook than previously anticipated. …