Clement Reid

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says Cabinet has approved an additional $500 million to respond to the drought impacting the island.

The Government is doubling down on its warning that only authorized persons are permitted-to conduct assessments to determine which individuals in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny are legitimate, potential beneficiaries following the recent demolition exercise.

Thousands of students return to school this morning, as the 2026/2027 academic year commences.

The Ministry of Education is reporting a generally smooth reopening of schools across the island for the start of the 2026/27 academic year.

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association La Sonja Harrison says the Government needs to mobilise an all-hands-on-deck approach to quickly repair the island’s schools, which were damaged by Hurricane Melissa last year.

The Supreme Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) and its agents from carrying out any eviction or removal of property from the Jacob Taylor (Derby) Beach.

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), La Sonja Harrison, has again raised concerns about the use of tents at the schools which were damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), is condemning what it calls the non-consultative behaviour of the Ministry of Education in closing and merging schools without informing or updating the Association.

The United States Embassy has announced a raft of changes to items allowed inside the facility, including cellular phones.

Work on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St James has been paused, as the contractor reviews safety procedures.