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Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, has called for dialogue between municipal corporations and the government on a proposal ...
18/12/2025

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, has called for dialogue between municipal corporations and the government on a proposal to introduce a centralized permit system for entertainment events.

The mayor also called for dialogue in relation to the establishment of the one road authority, which will regulate the management of Jamaica’s road infrastructure.

Mayor Swaby said he does not disagree with change, but believes it should be accompanied by consultation.

He said the systems will take away two of the main functions of the municipal corporations.

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Written by: Clement Reid

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers in western and central parishes to take advantage of the fishin...
18/12/2025

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers in western and central parishes to take advantage of the fishing licences and registration fee waiver.

The NFA implemented the initiative to ease financial burdens and support the sector’s recovery.

Chief Executive Officer of NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy said the programme ends on May 11 next year.

Meanwhile, Dr. Bellamy said the NFA has distributed over 1 thousand rolls of fishing wire to fishers across 26 beaches in several parishes.

He said today the NFA team will be at alligator pound in Manchester, distributing fishing supplies.

Dr. Bellamy was speaking at the Rural Agriculture Development Authority, RADA, forum yesterday.

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Written by: Georgetta Williams

National Irrigation Commission (NIC) says farmers in parishes that were badly affected by Hurricane Melissa are not requ...
18/12/2025

National Irrigation Commission (NIC) says farmers in parishes that were badly affected by Hurricane Melissa are not required to pay their irrigation bill until the end of January next year.

Speaking at the Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA), forum yesterday, NIC Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Gyles said this to assist farmers with the recovery process.

He noted that the NIC is serving 95 per cent of its customers following the passage of the category 5 hurricane.

Mr. Gyles said some of its systems are still without power.

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Written by: Georgetta Williams

The Government has commenced road patching works in Kingston under the Go Road Rehabilitation Programme.The works target...
18/12/2025

The Government has commenced road patching works in Kingston under the Go Road Rehabilitation Programme.

The works target priority corridors that require immediate repair to improve road safety and driving conditions.

Work has begun along Waterloo Road, East Kings House road, Mandela Highway and several other roads in Kingston and St Andrew.

These initial activities form part of a wider, phased effort to address deteriorated roadway sections, with a focus on areas affected by scouring, potholes, and general surface failure.

Minister with responsibility for works Robert Nesta Morgan, explains that the go programme will expand beyond Kingston and move into other parishes in the coming days.

This comes as works continue islandwide in a structured rollout aimed at restoring key routes and supporting daily commuting, commerce, and public transportation.

Motorists are asked to exercise caution, when travelling through active work zones, obey posted instructions, and expect intermittent delays as crews carry out patching operations.

Further updates on the programme’s rollout schedule and the next areas to be targeted will be provided as works progress.

The $1.6 billion Graded Overlay Emergency Road Rehabilitation (GO) Programme, will see works being undertaken on several critical corridors across the island, many of which were damaged by potholing and scouring during Hurricane Melissa.

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Written by: Natalie Campbell

18/12/2025

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Glenmuir and St. Elizabeth Technical (STETHS) will meet to crown this year’s ISSA DaCosta Cup champion after both school...
18/12/2025

Glenmuir and St. Elizabeth Technical (STETHS) will meet to crown this year’s ISSA DaCosta Cup champion after both schools booked their places in the final with hard-fought semi-final victories at Sabina Park on Wednesday.

The highly anticipated match-up is a repeat of the 2012 DaCosta Cup final and was confirmed after Glenmuir and STETHS overcame Dinthill Technical and Kemps Hill High respectively to remain on course for silverware.

Glenmuir, contesting the opening semi-final, secured their spot with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Dinthill. After a scoreless first half, Dinthill struck first in the 47th minute when Omanie Morrison found the net to give the Lenworth Hyde-coached side the lead.

However, Glenmuir captain Orane Watson delivered an inspired performance, scoring twice to turn the contest on its head. Watson equalised in the 63rd minute before sealing the win deep into stoppage time with a decisive strike in the 92nd minute.

The result keeps the reigning ISSA Champions Cup holders firmly on track for a fourth DaCosta Cup title.

In the second semi-final, five-time winners STETHS advanced after grinding out a 1-0 victory over first-time semi-finalists Kemps Hill. The lone goal came in the 48th minute courtesy of Kenoy Banton, whose strike proved enough to separate the teams in a tightly contested affair.

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Written by: Wayde Brown

Dancehall lovers across Canada and the United States are in for a treat as dancehall do Valiant brings his Passenger Pri...
18/12/2025

Dancehall lovers across Canada and the United States are in for a treat as dancehall do Valiant brings his Passenger Princess Deluxe Tour to three venues in major cities just in time for Valentine’s Day, 2026.

The three-day trek across both countries will commence on February 13, 2026, in Montreal and will see the Passenger Princess chart topper thrilling audiences in Toronto on Valentine’s Day, before culminating on February 15 at Terminal 5 in New York.

The Passenger Princess Deluxe Tour follows Valiant’s recently concluded “Prove them Wrong: Passenger Princess Edition” Tour, which included over 20 shows across North America.

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Written by: Viviene Stewart

With 7 days to go before Christmas, D’Angel is on a mission to provide shelter for families left homeless in the afterma...
18/12/2025

With 7 days to go before Christmas, D’Angel is on a mission to provide shelter for families left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Through her Angel’s Foundation the 2023 recipient of the IRIE FM Humanitarian Award with the support of fans and kind donors, is focused making Christmas merrier for those displaced.

Driven by her love for Jamaica and its people, D’Angel says despite the hard work associated with humanitarian work, she believes it was a calling.

The Stronger singer, through her Angel’s Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of Jamaicans for almost 9 years.

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Written by: Viviene Stewart

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could be on a potential collision course with West-African powerhouse Nigeria in the FIFA Intercon...
18/12/2025

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could be on a potential collision course with West-African powerhouse Nigeria in the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs next March, should they overcome first-round opponents New Caledonia, amid an escalating eligibility dispute involving the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo, who edged Nigeria on penalties in Morocco in November to secure Africa’s place in the Intercontinental Playoffs, are now under scrutiny following reports that they may have breached FIFA eligibility regulations. According to Nigeria’s National Accord newspaper, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes several players who featured in that contest were not properly cleared to represent DR Congo.

At the centre of the controversy are players such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, both of whom are alleged to have been ineligible because Congolese law does not officially recognize dual citizenship. The NFF argues that the players had not fully completed the eligibility switch process and still held foreign passports at the time of the playoff fixture, potentially placing DR Congo in violation of FIFA statutes.

The Congolese Football Federation has strongly rejected the claims, dismissing Nigeria’s protest as an act of poor sportsmanship and branding the Super Eagles as “bad losers” following their defeat.

It is understood that a formal petition has been submitted, challenging DR Congo’s participation in the decisive playoff. FIFA has not yet publicly commented, but several possible outcomes could emerge once the matter is reviewed.

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Written by: Wayde Brown

Reigning champions Mount Pleasant have underlined their dominance of the Caribbean Cup after landing four selections in ...
18/12/2025

Reigning champions Mount Pleasant have underlined their dominance of the Caribbean Cup after landing four selections in the tournament’s Best Eleven following their title-winning campaign.

Goalkeeper Tafari Chambers, defender Jamoi Topey, midfielder Jahshaun Anglin and captain Daniel Green were all recognized after playing pivotal roles in the St. Ann-based outfit’s march to the trophy.

Chambers was a standout between the posts, producing 17 saves across eight matches to anchor the champions’ defensive effort. Topey was equally influential at the back, logging 545 minutes over seven games while completing 257 passes, along with five tackles and seven interceptions.

Anglin delivered a well-rounded performance in midfield, featuring for 608 minutes and contributing 26 tackles and 225 passes as Mount Pleasant controlled games throughout the tournament.

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Written by: Wayde Brown

World 100 metre champion Oblique Seville and silver medalist Kishane Thompson headline a strong list of nine nominees fo...
18/12/2025

World 100 metre champion Oblique Seville and silver medalist Kishane Thompson headline a strong list of nine nominees for the 2025 National Sportsman Award, while world championship 100m silver medallist Tina Clayton and 200m bronze medallist Shericka Jackson are among four nominees for the female award.

The nominees were unveiled yesterday during the official launch of the 65th staging of the annual National Sports Awards.

Joining Seville and Thompson on the men’s shortlist are world championship long jump silver medallist Tajay Gayle, 110m hurdles silver medallist Orlando Bennett, bronze medallist Tyler Mason, world 200m bronze medallist Bryan Levell, world indoor long jump silver medallist Wayne Pinnock, high jump finalist Raymond Richards and international practical shooting gold medallist Anthony Johnson.

On the women’s side, Clayton leads the field alongside Jackson, Diamond League 100m hurdles winner Ackera Nugent and international world championship powerboat racer Sarah Misir.

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Written by: Wayde Brown

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustai...
18/12/2025

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at a press briefing, OUR’s Director-General Ansord Hewitt explained that while the OUR is mindful of avoiding “bill shocks” for customers, the current period is exceptionally challenging.

Mr Hewitt acknowledged that many customers’ ability to pay, has been affected significantly, but stressed that the adjustment is also critical to maintaining JPS’ cash flow and ensuring a faster and more sustainable recovery of the electricity system.

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Written by: Markelia Rumble

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