Opposition Leader Mark Golding is pressing for urgent support for small enterprises still struggling across western and central Jamaica months after Hurricane Melissa.
CXC will overhaul school-based assessments from 2027, while Jamaica confronts high student-loan delinquency, teacher migration, proposed highway toll increases and challenges facing small businesses.
Engineers are assessing hurricane damage at about 100 health centres across five parishes as the Health Ministry prepares for major renovation work.
Point, Hanover — Despite a record of outstanding performance, Ebony Grove High School in Clarendon, has not received any new Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students since 2021. Now struggling with an enrolment crisis, school officials have been assured that help is on the way
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Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says engineers are costing repairs at about 100 centres in five hard-hit western parishes, with firmer figures expected within roughly a month.
Parliament’s Constituency Development Fund Committee on July 14, 2026 approved disaster-mitigation, infrastructure, welfare, education, sports and housing projects across multiple constituencies, then adjourned for summer recess.
Western BUREAU:The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is urgently in need of additional workers and trucks to handle the backlog of garbage piling up in Hanover.Speaking at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation, Mark Jones, the public cleansing manager at Western Parks and Market (WPM), said there is a dire need for drivers and sanitation officers, which is impacting the ability to address the growing garbage backlog.In a bid to attract sanitation workers, Jones said there are now improved terms of employment within the WPM, and he used the opportunity to urge councillors to spread the word that there are vacancies within the organisation, which they desperately want to fill. “We really need persons who are not older than, say, 40 to 45 years old
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says engineers are wrapping up damage checks to set renovation budgets for roughly 100 hurricane-affected health centres in five western parishes, while Operation REFRESH continues reopening upgraded clinics across Jamaica.
National Road Safety Council officials say crash deaths over the past seven days have far outpaced the year's daily average, even as overall 2026 fatalities remain lower than recent years.
Trelawny, Jamaica — The Area One Agricultural Protection Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in praedial larceny in Trelawny farming communities, where livestock and crop thefts previously posed major challenges for farmers. Deputy Superintendent of Police and Officer in charge of the branch, Orville Bushay, said reports of theft in those areas are now “almost nil” following targeted enforcement strategies implemented over the past year
Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang urged deeper regional security ties in Peru, while Jamaica flagged progress on a Manchester health centre reopening, demerit points, a Kingston waterfront park and justice upgrades.
National Security leaders pressed for deeper hemispheric crime cooperation in Peru, while Jamaica advanced a Manchester health centre reopening, traffic demerit preparations, Kingston’s harbour walk and Denbigh redesign plans.
The Area One Agricultural Protection Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in praedial larceny in Trelawny farming communities, where livestock and crop thefts previously posed major challenges for farmers. Deputy Superintendent of Police and Officer in charge of the branch, Orville Bushay, said reports of theft in those areas are now “almost nil” following targeted enforcement strategies implemented over the past year
St. Catherine Southeast MP Dr. Alfred Dawes is quitting Portmore boundary consultations, alleging gerrymandering. Elections chief Glasspole Brown says the Electoral Commission is only following Parliament’s brief on constituency lines.
Jamaica Basketball Association (JABA) President Paulton Gordon says he is hopeful NBA number one overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, will represent Jamaica, despite the challenges ahead in making that a reality. The association has continued its recruitment of top talent despite not qualifying for next summer’s FIBA World Cup in Qatar after finishing behind Canada, Bahamas and Puerto Rico in Americas Qualifying
Point, Hanover — A senior official from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information has defended the integrity of the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations following the Opposition’s criticism regarding the quality and validity of the reported results. “We stand [by] the data that is presented on the assessment; and it’s up for investigation and scrutiny if you’d like but I can assure you that our minister, in due course, will respond fulsomely to our Opposition, if she so desires,” Acting Chief Education Officer Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle said Tuesday
Two Rusea's High students won $90,000 for their cupcake micro-enterprise in a 12-week Hanover youth entrepreneurship contest run by the Social Development Commission.
A St. James constable charged in a May fatal shooting heads to Circuit Court, while new PIOJ figures show Jamaica’s net population rose by only 600 in 2025 and the force mourns another officer.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green has proposed that the location hosting the popular Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, be redesigned. “We have said to the president and the CEO [of Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS)] that we want to come up with a comprehensive Denbigh rehabilitation plan, and we have indicated that we will provide the resources for an architect to do a full redesign of the Denbigh Showground,” said Green
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Three western Jamaica communities will get free Wi-Fi after resident petitions on the Universal Service Fund’s Connec’ Di West Road Tour, with site surveys next.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that the New Social Housing Programme will roll out modular, semi-permanent units in Hurricane Melissa’s hardest-hit parishes, speaking at a Portland handover on July 3.
Officers in Lucea, Hanover, are hunting a suspect after a 76-year-old retired woman was attacked at her home in Haughton Court last Friday. Neighbours tried to hold the man, but he escaped on foot.
A retired contractor faced revised bail in a major money laundering matter, Hanover police reported sharp murder declines, and the Integrity Commission raised alarms over losing trained anti-corruption staff.
Police in Hanover are searching for a man accused of attacking a retired woman at home, while Westmoreland records four road deaths in five days. A constable died in Clarendon, a JCAL driver was struck at Sangster airport, and crews battle a dump fire in St. James.
Pad House Gulf is set in the Blue Mountains near Cascade in Portland, Jamaica, placing the site within the island's eastern highlands in the Caribbean.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has proposed that the Denbigh Agricultural Show Ground in May Pen, Clarendon, be redesigned
Deputy Superintendent Dean Watson told Hopewell residents that Hanover has seen a 25 per cent fall in major crimes and that four gangs once driving violence are now largely inactive, though domestic killings remain a worry.
On Tuesday June 7, the 2025/2026 Annual Report of the Integrity Commission (IC) was tabled in Parliament. The second table on page 43 advises us that, during the period April 1, 2018 to March 31, 10 members of parliament (MPs) and three senators were referred for prosecution for failure to provide the IC with information as required by law; and that 14 MPs and one senator were referred for investigation of potential illicit enrichment and/or knowingly submitting false information to the IC
Cascade Wesleyan Holiness Church stands in the Blue Mountains of Portland, Jamaica, a Caribbean landmark noted for its mountain setting in the eastern parish.
A defamation suit by Minister Daryl Vaz against PNP General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell has been settled. Campbell must apologise, retract claims and pay $1.5 million in costs, while CVM also reports new speed guns, missing-child figures and school bullying concerns.
Months after her story drew national attention, Jasean Greenfield of Mount Peter describes home upgrades, public donations, and livestock sales, while facing space limits, unsold chickens, and crop loss.
Hon. Matthew Samuda told regional delegates in Hanover that wetlands are central to Jamaica's economic resilience, food security, and climate adaptation, citing Hurricane Melissa and ongoing mangrove restoration work.
Defending champions Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, sparking VAR controversy and premature fan celebrations in Kingston before Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties.
The National Water Commission (NWC) has advised motorists to prepare for traffic changes along the Elegant Corridor in Rose Hall, St. James, as Phase One of the Western Water Resilience Project gets under way
On 7 July 2026, Jamaica's House of Representatives heard ministerial statements on a new stock exchange tier for small firms, a phased Alpart refinery restart, and broad support for the Mediation Act 2026.
Chair of Jamaica’s Integrity Commission (IC) Ret’d Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick has vowed that the anti-corruption watchdog will continue to pursue its mandate fairly, independently, and “without fear or favour”, despite the growing number of court challenges to its decisions. Writing in the IC’s 2025/26 Annual Report, which was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, Beswick said the commission will be “guided at all times by the law, the principles of justice, and the unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability in public life”
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) murder clearance rate has climbed to 111 per cent, the constabulary has announced. The latest crime statistics show investigators cleared 304 murder cases during the period January 1 and July 4, 2026, compared with 253 over the corresponding period last year, an increase of 20 per cent, or 51 additional cases
Fair conditions hold across Jamaica tonight with lows near 25°C, while Wednesday brings western showers, highs near 35°C in Kingston, and continued small craft warnings along the south coast.
Jamaica's health ministry has warned of serious heat-related illness risks amid record warmth, while firefighters report a surge in bush fires. Government updates cover returning Cuban nurses, post-hurricane housing, MSME procurement, and western water upgrades.
Reporter: Kevin Black As Jamaica continues recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, the government says its approach to assisting vulnerable families must also evolve. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holes says changes are being made to the new social housing program to help meet the increased demand for shelter
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the House of Representatives took ministerial statements on a new Jamaica Stock Exchange micro market and ALPART’s phased reopening, then debated the Mediation Act 2026 before adjourning.
Government Procurement an Investment Tool – Minister Williams MIIC Author | July 7, 2026 Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), interacts with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, during the launch of the MSME Procurement Integration Project and Boot Camp at the Iberostar Hotel in St
Prime Minister Andrew Holness inspected the Bound Brook Urban Centre in Port Antonio as construction passed 58 per cent, while ministers outlined housing, school rebuilding, disaster preparedness and humanitarian support across Jamaica.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has advanced the SPARK road upgrade across ten parishes, delivered National Housing Trust and social housing units in Kingston and Portland, and rejected claims Jamaica would accept criminals under a United States agreement.
Following Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica's Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is rolling out stronger building standards, purpose-built emergency shelters, and major infrastructure spending for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding defended his party’s newer parliamentarians after criticism from Marisa Dalmar Phillips, while Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby blamed millions in unpaid bills on his predecessor. Ministers and opposition spokesmen also weighed in on roads, land demolitions, crime trends, and several violent incidents.
