Latest news in Jamaica? September 25th, 2026

Key news developments from Jamaica on September 25, 2026:

• Domestic Violence Policy: Jamaican lawmakers are actively weighing a new legal and procedural approach to address and penalize domestic violence across the island.

  Jamaica Gleaner ePaper

• Education & Infrastructure Support: Seventeen high schools across Jamaica are slated to receive upgraded resources and classroom infrastructure through a United States furniture donation drive.

  Jamaica Gleaner ePaper

• Mining & Regulatory Reform: The Ministry of Mining is moving to overhaul industry regulations following the findings of a recent sector audit.

  Jamaica Gleaner ePaper

• Court & Justice Developments: In ongoing court coverage regarding religious extremist groups, a police witness testified regarding past orders by church leader Kevin Smith directing followers to kill police officers.

  Jamaica Gleaner

• Music & Artificial Intelligence: Music industry veteran Kennedy Mensah publicly urged Jamaica’s creative sector to establish protections for its cultural output, warning the country not to lose control of its musical heritage in the era of generative AI as it previously did with early reggaeton influences.

  Caribbean National Weekly