Major Stories

Contractors to Be Monitored Under New Policy

The government will be implementing a system to better monitor the performance of contractors.

2 years ago

UCC Firm on 55% Tuition Increase

Despite a protest by UCC students this week, the University stands firm on its decision to increase the tuition by 55…

2 years ago

Could Monkeypox Disease Impact Jamaica’s Health System?

While Jamaica is currently facing the 5th wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Monkeypox appears to be competing for dominance as…

2 years ago

JTA Calls for Change to JTC Bill

The Joint Select Committee meeting on Thursday escalated into a rowdy debate when president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association Winston Smith was…

2 years ago

Saharan Dust Returns to the Island

As the yearly wave of the Saharan Dust blows over the island, Jamaicans are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance.

2 years ago

PM Says National Mask Mandate Soon

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hinted that mask wearing will be mandated for all Jamaicans yet again. He is also urging vigilance…

2 years ago

Clean, Reliable Water for St Mary Residents

Residents of the St Mary Western Constituency benefited from a water supply initiative to get clean, reliable running water. Member of…

2 years ago

Charles Jr:  Agriculture Sector Doing Record Numbers in Production

Following the Agriculture Minister's announcement of strategies to boost Jamaica’s food security, due to the ongoing pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine…

2 years ago

5TH Wave Hits Western Parishes

On Wednesday Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, officially confirmed that the country was in the fifth wave…

2 years ago

Mask Mandate Re-Imposition in Question

Concerns about reinstating COVID-19 restrictions that were lifted in March are increasing after the fifth wave of COVID-19 was confirmed…

2 years ago