Iran responded to Israel’s attack with a barrage of missiles deep into Israel, a move that escalated tensions in the already volatile region and sparked fears of a prolonged conflict. Despite Israel’s advanced Iron Dome and Arrow missile defense systems, which have been praised for their capabilities in intercepting incoming threats, a significant number of…
Read MoreA New Dawn in Tower Hill: PM Holness Breaks Ground on Life-Changing Housing Project Today marked a powerful step forward for six families in Tower Hill, St. Andrew, as Prime Minister Andrew Holness led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing development under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The initiative, part of the broader…
Read MorePresident Trump has acknowledged that recent immigration crackdowns—including ICE raids targeting undocumented farm and hospitality workers—are disrupting U.S. agriculture and harming food supply chains. He stated that many long-standing immigrant laborers have been removed, causing labor shortages on farms and in meatpacking As a result, Trump’s team is reportedly preparing an executive order aimed at…
Read MoreThe Jamaica Star article spotlights a surprising and image-conscious evolution of the “windshield wipers” at Three Miles, Kingston — now organized under the Windshield Wipers Association. Decked out in matching blue uniforms boldly asking “Can I wipe your glass?”, the initiative signals a shift from the chaotic hustle many associate with these roadside workers to…
Read MoreAnnotto Bay, St. Mary – The Annotto Bay Fire Station has been officially reopened following extensive renovations, bringing the facility up to modern standards and significantly enhancing the working environment for firefighters in the parish. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, presided over the reopening ceremony and highlighted the government’s ongoing…
Read MoreKingston, Jamaica – June 5, 2025 — Hardware and Lumber Limited (H&L) has officially launched its Modular Concrete Homes, a bold, innovative housing solution set to revolutionize how Jamaicans build and own homes. With affordability, speed, and durability at its core, the initiative aims to significantly reduce the nation’s estimated 100,000-unit housing deficit. The homes…
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