The partially decomposed body of a man was found in bushes in Kingland, Kitson Town, St Catherine on Saturday. The police report that passers-by stumbled upon the body around 7:00 p.m. and raised an alarm. Upon the arrival of the police, the body...

Allison Morris, nee Francis, has a long familial connection to Black River, where St John’s Anglican Parish Church is situated, in St Elizabeth. She was christened and grew up in St. John’s, which she regards the church of her black ancestors,...

Recently, a clergy colleague sent a meme to me depicting a manger scene. The image of the Holy Family was missing. In its place stood a sign which read. “ICE was here.” The message was palpable. The absence of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus also...

As we pour into the lives of Melissa’s victims especially those in western Jamaica, let’s remember victims of another sort residing in other sections of the island. “Poorness” prevents them from enjoying a good meal, sleeping in a decent bed or...

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NEW YORK (AP): Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and prices for many items remain high due to...

St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) captured the 2025 ISSA/WATA daCosta Cup rural schoolboy football crown after edging Glenmuir High 8-7 on penalties at the National Stadium on Saturday evening. The final ended scoreless after regulation...

One of three men who allegedly fired at police in Spanish Town on Friday morning was fatally shot, and an illegal firearm was seized, the police have reported. The two other men reportedly escaped. The deceased has been identified as 27-year-...

Motorists will face significant delays on the PJ Patterson Highway following a multiple-vehicle collision near the Vineyards Toll Plaza, heading towards Old Harbour, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says. It says the accident has left the...

Clarendon College are the champions of the 2025 ISSA Ben Francis Cup knockout football competition after defeating Cornwall College 2-1 in the final at the National Stadium on Saturday. Nayar Anderson opened the scoring for Clarendon in the 10th...

A businessman who allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened a man during a dispute on Slipe Road, Kingston, has been charged with assault at common law and possession of a prohibited weapon. The accused is 43-year-old Lerone Nicholson,...

Four retired educators at the St Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School, who have contributed a combined 130 years of service, have been honoured by the institution. The retirees, who have each served 30 years or more, are former Vice...

The St Thomas police are searching for the body of a man after a severed head was discovered in the parish on Friday. The death investigation was launched following the gruesome find in an area known as Peggy Mouth in Friendship Pen, St Thomas,...

The Court Administration Division (CAD) has relocated all St Catherine circuit court matters to Kingston due to damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Rodney Memorial Building in Spanish Town, which houses the court’s administrative operations,...

A deceased occupant was recovered from a pickup truck that plunged into a river in Lacovia, St Elizabeth, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. The vehicle was successfully retrieved with...

Erling Haaland continues to motor along at better than a goal a game for Manchester City and has passed Cristiano Ronaldo on the English Premier League football all-time scoring list. His latest victim was West Ham on Saturday. The Norway striker...

A 65-year-old man accused of stabbing another during a dispute over goat ropes has been acquitted of wounding with intent charge in the St Catherine Circuit Court. The accused, Cleveland Williams of Top Hill District in Bog Walk, St Catherine,...

Chelsea recovered from conceding two early goals to Nick Woltemade to draw 2-2 with Newcastle in the English Premier League on Saturday. Robert Sanchez smashed a long clearance up to Joao Pedro, who headed the ball forward and ended up...

(AP) - Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber Jake Paul in the sixth round of their fight in Miami on Friday night. Joshua displayed why he is one of the sport’s elite punchers when he dropped the fading Paul twice in...

An investigation by detectives from the Linstead Criminal Investigation Branch has led to the arrest of third suspect in the murder of St Catherine contractor Humphrey Brown. The arrest was made two weeks ago following sustained police...

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, Andrews Memorial Hospital Limited (AMH), the Allkare Wellness Foundation and the Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church staged a Hurricane Recovery Health Clinic on Sunday, December 7, across...

UNICEF Jamaica is urging families to make play a central part of recovery during the holiday season, noting that games and creative activities are vital for children’s emotional healing in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. “Play is powerful at...

The resilience so often used to describe the Jamaican farmer is clearly exemplified in 35-year-old Latoya Burrows-Johns, who, along with her partner, operates a 15-acre crop and livestock farm at Salt Pond, a section of the Bernard Lodge in St...

The Sandals Foundation and staff from Sandals South Coast Resort this week hosted a holiday party for 400 children still reeling from Hurricane Melissa. On December 18 pupils from Culloden Infant, Kings Primary, Petersville Primary and the...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the US Virgin Islands. The US government sued the US territory, its police department and Police Commissioner Mario Brooks on Tuesday, accusing...

Excelsior High are the 2025 ISSA/WATA Manning Cup champions after defeating Jamaica College (JC) 1-0 in an intense thriller at the National Stadium earlier today. Excelsior’s ever-reliable marksman Kimarly Scott opened the scoring in the 56th...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s government said Friday that scammers will face mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes from Dec. 30, under changes to criminal law to deter surging fraud cases. The changes, passed by Parliament last month,...

The eight Haitians who were held by the police at a dwelling in Browns Town district in Ewarton, St Catherine and later charged with overstaying were remanded when they appeared in court today. The four men and four women were ordered by...

Two alleged gunmen were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with police in an area known as Zambia in Central Village, St Catherine on Friday afternoon. According to the police, about 3:05 p.m., a team went to the area and was confronted...

The Government is to commence the distribution of home repair grants in January, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. He made the disclosure during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, recently. Holness pointed...

PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Friday rejected a government request to suspend Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein in France after authorities found illegal weapons and child-like sex dolls for sale on the fast-fashion giant’s website. Shein...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says it is aware that some banking entities have been experiencing challenges with crediting some of their customers’ accounts. The BOJ, in a statement on Friday, said that the JamClear®-RTGS platform is working as...

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The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical devices, warning that improper use can lead to overheating and fires. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Public Education...