Jamaicans urged to take meaningful steps to help promote water equity

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is encouraging Jamaicans to take simple but meaningful steps within their homes and communities to help promote water inclusivity and equity, as…

JCF targets 50-per cent reduction in motorcycle fatalities this year

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is actively pursuing a 50 per cent reduction in motorcycle fatalities for 2026. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce overall road fatalities to below…

IOC introduces new rules for women’s events ahead of 2028 Olympics

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChalien Dantes/Contributor The International Olympic Committee has announced a major change to its eligibility rules, stating that transgender women will no longer compete in female events at the Olympic Games….

Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry released from hospital four months after stage fall

Reading Time: 2 minutesMiss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has been released from hospital nearly four months after suffering serious injuries from a fall during Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.

It was reported by pageant organisers Mark McDermoth and Karl Williams, who confirmed the development in a statement, noting that Henry continues her recovery under the care of her medical team.

Electronic warrant signing rolled out across parish courts

Reading Time: 3 minutesAll Parish Courts are now positioned to utilise the electronic signing of warrants through the Ticket Information Management System (TIMS), significantly enhancing and streamlining the warrant processing framework. This was…

419 churches to receive hurricane grants from Ministry of Local Government

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has announced that 419 churches damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa will receive government grants beginning in April.

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, said the funds will be distributed under the government’s $75-million Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative, which forms part of the broader post-hurricane National Clean-Up Programme.