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Chartered flight being arranged to fly West Indies cricketers home from India….amidst Middle East Tension

The West Indies cricketers are still in India following the completion of their sojourn at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament on Sunday.

ODPEM to test tsunami early warning system in Port Maria, St. Mary on March 19

The Office of the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will partner with several local stakeholders to test a tsunami early warning system in Port Maria, St Mary, on March 19.The disclosure was made by ODPEM's Regional Coordinator, Marlon Brown, at Monday's meeting of the St. Mary Chamber

AuGD says outstanding financial statements to be submitted by Municipal Corporations climbs to 95

Deputy Auditor General Marlon McAdam is reporting an increase in the number of outstanding financial statements to be submitted by Municipal Corporations (MCs).Mr. McAdam, who was speaking on the Auditor General's 2025 Annual Report, said 95 financial statements were outstanding.

Auditor General’s Department says it’s fairly satisfied with financial management operations at Ministry of Local Government

Deputy Auditor General, Marlon McAdam, made the disclosure at this morning's sitting of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.He was giving an overview of an audit conducted of the Ministry's appropriation accounts for the 2023/2024 period.

Jamaica recorded largest quarterly economic decline since COVID-19 pandemic in October to December period last year

There was a 7.5% contraction compared to the corresponding period in 2024.The data was presented by Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the PIOJ quarterly review of the economy this morning.

UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo to visit Jamaica this week

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator and United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General, Alexander De Croo will be visiting Jamaica this week.

From March 5 to 6, De Croo is expected to visit Hurricane Melissa-impacted communities and engage in crisis-resilience and hurricane-recovery

NRSC urges faster reforms as road deaths threaten Jamaica’s working-age population

Jamaica’s National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is urging the government to accelerate reforms and strengthen enforcement to tackle road fatalities, warning that delays put Jamaica’s most productive age-group at risk.

In a letter to the Prime Minister and key stakeholders, NRSC Vice-Chairman, Dr. Lucien

SOE declared in Trinidad and Tobago

A state of emergency (SOE) has been declared in Trinidad and Tobago.

The nation's Prime Minister, Kamla Persard-Bissessar said the security measure follows what she describes, as a surge in violent gang-related crime and credible intelligence of planned attacks on members of the protective services.

Opposition says expected fuel price increase due to Middle East war highlights need for renewable energy

Opposition Spokesperson on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, says the in-evitable increase in fuel prices, due to the war in the Middle East, is another indication, that the government must invest in renewable energy.

The statement comes, amidst fresh military strikes in the Middle East, following initial attacks

Nearly 2000 ailing Jamaicans supported under CHASE Fund Medical Assistance Programme; dialysis centre to be established in St.Ann

Approximately 1800 ailing Jamaicans have received support through the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund Medical Assistance Programme.

CHASE's Chief Executive Officer, Wilford Heaven made the disclosure while speaking with the Financial Corner.

ODPEM to test tsunami early warning system in Port Maria, St. Mary on March 19

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Office of the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will partner with several local stakeholders to test a tsunami early warning system in Port Maria, St Mary, on March 19.The disclosure was made by ODPEM's Regional Coordinator, Marlon Brown, at Monday's meeting of the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce, which was held at the Casa Maria Hotel in Port Maria.

AuGD says outstanding financial statements to be submitted by Municipal Corporations climbs to 95

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Deputy Auditor General Marlon McAdam is reporting an increase in the number of outstanding financial statements to be submitted by Municipal Corporations (MCs).Mr. McAdam, who was speaking on the Auditor General's 2025 Annual Report, said 95 financial statements were outstanding.

Chartered flight being arranged to fly West Indies cricketers home from India….amidst Middle East Tension

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The West Indies cricketers are still in India following the completion of their sojourn at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament on Sunday.

West Indies cricketers stranded in India

Monday, March 02, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The West Indies cricketers are unable to return home from India after their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday where they were beaten by host India in their final super-8 match in Kolkota.

From fan to feature Jah Vinci links with Sanchez

Monday, March 02, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall singjay Jah Vinci has teased behind the scenes footage of his upcoming collaboration with legendary crooner Sanchez, describing the moment as a full circle blessing.

Jahazeil Myrie opens up about faith and personal struggles

Monday, March 02, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Jahazeil Myrie, son of Buju Banton, says divine intervention played a major role in redirecting his life.