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Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a powerful storm swept across the islands, prompting evacuation orders. According to BBC News, officials have warned that the threat of flash flooding remains high on Oahu and in parts of Maui County, with Governor Josh Green warning that conditions could deteriorate quickly. The storm is the second severe weather system to hit the archipelago in the past week, worsening already saturated...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says ground will be broken this year for the construction of two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) schools. “I am proud to announce that we will break ground this year on two of the six STEAM schools that I had announced previously. The first will be established at Bernard Lodge in St Catherine and the second at Minard in St...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The issue of urban renewal which has been talked about for decades is about to take on added urgency with a raft of incentives being offered by the Government, including a tax credit of up to 100 per cent for entities and individuals who are interested in restoring rundown properties. “The new framework will strengthen the core incentive by allowing developers to apply the existing tax credit...

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Four more fishers have received new boats and engines under the Government’s Fisheries Production Incentive Programme, enabling them to resume their livelihoods following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. They are from Oracabessa and Annotto Bay in St Mary, and Bryan’s Bay and Hope Bay in Portland. Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Floyd Green, handed over the equipment at the Pagee Fishing Beach in Port Maria on March 18....

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nia Robinson finished fifth in the women’s long jump with 6.75m on Sunday’s final day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland. The 24 year-old who was making her debut at a senior global championships had gradually improved on her first three attempts and was among the top six that contested the final round. Robinson whose personal best of 6.82m set earlier this year makes...

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A motorcyclist died as a result of injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run in Mandeville Saturday night. Police identified him as Kevron Anderson, 31, a resident of Somerset district in northwest Manchester. Police are yet to determine the definitive time of the crash which took placd on Plaza Road in Mandeville. Police said Anderson sustained injuries and succumbed about 2:00 am on Sunday at hospital. Police said...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae artiste Hezron Clarke is set to expand his “Save the Children” school tour islandwide, as he champions the mission of placing positive musical alternatives directly into the ears of the nation’s youth. Citing the alarming surge in brutal acts and widespread atrocities committed both against and by youth—including the recent fatal stabbing at Ocho Rios High School—Hezron asserted that it is time to ensure children have access to...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness last Thursday tabled the Bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), in the House of Representatives. Once it becomes law, the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Act, 2026, will settle the establishment of NaRRA, outline its functions, guide the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer and other employees, delegate functions and address the matter of funding of the Authority....

KINGSTON, Jamaica — When completed, the US$80 million Westlands Project that is currently underway will put Jamaica on course to having the largest concentration of near-port logistics lands anywhere in the Caribbean, according to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. The prime minister shared that once the “transformational project” is completed, it will add 15 hectares to the Kingston Freeport Terminal, increasing cargo storage capacity by more than 25 per cent. He...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging consumers to report suspected price gouging on eggs. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 20, Principal Director in the Agricultural Marketing Information and Incentives Branch (AMIIB), Kevin Condappa, told JIS News that egg prices may be elevated, particularly in western parishes, because of distribution challenges. “In a case where we see prices being excessive, consumers need to ensure that...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Concerned that the Government has not exhausted its capital budget in recent years, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has suggested that it would be more effective to channel a part of these resources through other agencies, to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Golding made the recommendation during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate on March 17. He said municipal corporations and agencies that operate at...

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a United States (US) oil blockade. Some parts of Havana began to have power again, but others were still dark early Sunday, a day after the energy ministry reported a "total disconnection" of the national electric system...