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Hydel wont defend Central Champs title

Hydel High will not defend their girls title at the the Central Athletics Championships, to be held over two days starting tomorrow Tuesday February 24th at G.C. Foster College of Sports and Physical Education.

Many commuters left stranded after taxi operators withdraw service over poor state of Brokenhurst main road in Manchester

The frustrated operators were joined by residents, who demanded that the main road and an adjacent community road be repaired. One resident explained that her relatives have to pay more for fare due to the poor road conditions.

Jamaicans in parts of United States among residents affected by powerful winter storm

As a powerful storm hits the east coast of the United States many residents, including Jamaicans in impacted areas are facing "near impossible" conditions. The historic winter storm has resulted in 54 million people being placed under blizzard warnings, and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas,

Kingston man in custody and over 500 pounds of uninspected meat seized during police operation in Downtown Kingston

58-year-old Milton Bundy, otherwise called ‘Corouches,’ a vendor of Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 13 is charged with unlawful possession of meat, possession of uninspected meat, operating without a butcher’s licence and operating without a food handler’s permit.

One of two Bahia Principe hotels in St.Ann scheduled for reopening on April 1

One of the two Bahia Principe hotels in St. Ann is scheduled for reopening on April 1.

The hotel has announced that the Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay will resume operations in just over a month, while the second property - the Bahia Principe Grande Jamaica is expected to be opened December 1.

Liaison Service says Canadian employers are interested in hiring Jamaican farm workers

The Jamaica Liaison Service (JLS) says it received several inquiries from prospective employers interested in hiring Jamaican farm workers, at last week's staging of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention.

The JLS also engaged with more than 30 employers who attended the event.

JACRA to launch farmer education campaign

This is to address misconceptions and strengthen transparency within the sector. JACRA says it acknowledges the ongoing concerns raised by coffee farmers regarding the price paid for a box of coffee, noting that as the regulator of Jamaica’s coffee industry it considers it essential to provide clarity

Labour and Social Security Ministry has disbursed more than $2B to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme. During

Opposition calls on Government to end short term contract system

Ms Purkiss said up to 90 percent of Jamaica’s hotel workers are employed on rolling short-term contracts of three, six, or twelve months at a time. She said this is a deliberate strategy used by large overseas-based hotel operators to prevent workers from qualifying for the employment protections guaranteed

Seiveright says Jamaica-China engagements must deliver long-term value for Jamaicans

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica’s growing engagement with China must deliver stronger local business linkages, jobs, skills transfer and long-term value for Jamaicans.

Speaking at the Chinese New Year, Spring Festival 2026 – Year of

Many commuters left stranded after taxi operators withdraw service over poor state of Brokenhurst main road in Manchester

Monday, February 23, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The frustrated operators were joined by residents, who demanded that the main road and an adjacent community road be repaired. One resident explained that her relatives have to pay more for fare due to the poor road conditions.

Jamaicans in parts of United States among residents affected by powerful winter storm

Monday, February 23, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

As a powerful storm hits the east coast of the United States many residents, including Jamaicans in impacted areas are facing "near impossible" conditions. The historic winter storm has resulted in 54 million people being placed under blizzard warnings, and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban in New York City.

Hydel wont defend Central Champs title

Monday, February 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Hydel High will not defend their girls title at the the Central Athletics Championships, to be held over two days starting tomorrow Tuesday February 24th at G.C. Foster College of Sports and Physical Education.

Morrison walks away from PFJL Chairmanship – reports

Friday, February 20, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Professional Football Jamaica Limited the (PFJL) is reported to be in search of a new Chairman.

Camille McDonald calls for accountability from Tyra Banks

Friday, February 20, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Former America’s Next Top Model contestant Camille McDonald says Tyra Banks should take accountability for what she believes was the exploitation of contestants’ trauma on the reality series.

Freedom Street Europe teases legendary clash

Friday, February 20, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Fans are buzzing after Freedom Street Europe dropped hints about a major upcoming event. In a social media post, the platform shared: “Freedom Street Europe 2026. 18 years in the making… The clash that defined a generation.”