“Iota” Now “Catastrophic” Cat. 5; Trough now Affecting the Island
Hurricane Iota rapidly strengthened this morning into a Category 5 storm.
Forecasters say it is likely to bring catastrophic damage...
Cases Climb, But Recoveries Also Up
Jamaica has recorded two Covid-19 related deaths and  89 new cases of the virus yesterday.
This brings the total number...
Eta, Now A Depression, Heads Back into Caribbean Sea
Forecasters say Eta, now a tropical depression, is beginning to turn toward the Caribbean while marching through Central America.
Florida...
NBA, Players Agree to Drop Marijuana Testing
The NBA and its players' association have agreed to suspend random testing for marijuana during the 2020-21 season.
Players have...
Horne Goes; PNP Treasurer Gives Up Senate Seat
Former People's National Party (PNP) treasurer, Norman Horne, has resigned from the Senate.
In a letter dated December 10, Horne...
POLICE ADVISE JOB SEEKERS TO BE VIGILANT
The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is urging job seekers, especially young adults, to ensure that employment agencies are legitimate...
New COVID Cases Climb
Jamaica has recorded 57 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths from the virus in the last 24 hours.
The...
All Antigen Tests Must Be Done By Doctor – Tufton
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising that all antigen tests for detection of the coronavirus (COVID-19) must...
Gov’t to Extend Device Incentive
With only 14 thousand parents having applied for the 20 thousand dollar device incentive offered by the Education Ministry...
Stadium Facing Serious Hurdles to Sports Resumption
The cry for the resumption of sports locally has gotten louder over the last few weeks, but there's an...