Over 160,000 seats for jamaica for summer 2026 out of the UK and Continental Europe

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis summer, Jamaica will benefit from over 160,000 seats from the United Kingdom (UK) and Continental Europe combined — a major vote of confidence from the airline industry in the…

JFB highlights preventable ignition sources behind fire incidents

Reading Time: 2 minutesFires remain a danger in Jamaica, destroying homes, businesses and livelihoods each year. In 2025, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) responded to 11,048 genuine fire calls, many of which were…

Oil prices surge past US$100 per barrel

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor Global oil prices have surged past US$100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four years. At the time of writing, WTI crude was trading at US$108.66, up $17.76…

Cabinet approves draft terms for Jamaica’s All-Island Electricity Licence

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor A draft Heads of Terms for an all-island electricity licence, scheduled to take effect in 2027, has been approved by the Cabinet of Jamaica. Minister of Energy, Transport…

PM Holness to receive Legacy Award next month at AFUWI Gala in New York

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will present Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness with the Legacy Award—one of the organisation’s highest honours. This will be…

PNP’s former Western St Mary candidate charged in US domestic incident

Reading Time: 2 minutesA former parliamentary candidate for the People’s National Party (PNP), Dr Jason Stanford, has been arrested and charged in the United States with domestic battery, child endangerment and attempting to prevent his wife from calling the police.

The charges stem from a March 1, 2026, incident at the couple’s home in Ouachita Parish, where deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance.