For two days, May 21-22, tourism stakeholders, buyers and sellers, and others took over the hall in Building A at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St James. There were many attractive booths set up and operated by tourism businesses from all...

With Jamaica just concluding its observance of Child Month in May, a time dedicated to honouring and uplifting the nation’s youths, there is an urgent issue that needs attention, childhood eye diseases, particularly myopia. This condition is...

The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) has partnered with the science, technology and sport faculties of two other regional universities for the second biennial staging of the Frontiers of Research in Caribbean Science and Technology (...

Caribbean-inspired innovations in technologies for the administration of justice in the courts were on show at UK Digital Week. Held last week (May 23-24), it was the staging of a special Justice Symposium hosted by the Commonwealth...

On the eve of Supreme Court Justice Andrea Thomas’ rejection of the habeas corpus application for incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused to be released on bail, Jamaican jurist Patrick Lipton Robinson argued that...

A Portmore, St Catherine party promoter who the police are accusing of being a member of a gang has been charged for a gun attack in Old Braeton on two men, which left one of them dead. Charged with murder, shooting with intent, being a part of,...

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting that Jamaica recorded over two million visitors in the first five months of 2024, which it notes is a historic achievement. It says preliminary data reveal that the country saw 1,265,830 stopover visitors and...

The police in Clarendon have charged a 50-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman and stoning her while she was escaping from his home. Charged with false imprisonment, rape, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm is Delroy Buckley, otherwise...

A 15-year-old Homestead, Spanish Town, St Catherine boy has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of a 16-year-old during an altercation. The teen was charged on Saturday following a question and answer session in the...

Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, says the Opposition should guard against actions that mislead the public arising from this morning's suspected arson at Gordon House. The organisation took Opposition...

Three alleged gangsters have been charged for the 2023 shooting death of a security guard at his home in Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine. They are 21-year-old Jahmore Campbell, otherwise called 'Plata Pus', a fisherman of Old Harbour; 20-year...

The police in Westmoreland have charged a 32-year-old businessman for allegedly failing to install a poker box valued at $500,000 at a man's bar. He is Andre Chandon, otherwise called 'Buju,' who is charged with fraudulent conversion...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that a high-level investigation has been launched into the attempted arson at Gordon House. A senior detective from the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) is leading the probe....

The St Andrew Central police arrested and charged a man in relation to a robbery along North Odeon Avenue in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew on Saturday. Charged with robbery with violence is 43-year-old Rayan Rennie, a construction worker of Ambrook Lane...

The Opposition is calling for a swift and comprehensive investigation into a reported case of arson at Gordon House early this morning. It says it is important for the authorities to ascertain the identity and motive behind the act. “...

The Government is taking proactive measures to address the potential influx of substandard lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica as countries move to tighten regulations on their importation. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy...

Sleuths attached to the Hanover Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man for a gun attack on two men who were having drinks at a bar in Lucea. He is 28-year-old Vernon Francis, otherwise called 'Iraq', a farmer of Haughton Garden in...

The People's National Party (PNP) says its wishing a speedy recovery for Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton, who is hospitalised after being hit from his bicycle while cycling in the Corporate Area early this morning. Junior Shadow...

THE MONTH of June is observed in some parts of the world as ‘Pride Month’. It is a time when LGBTQ+ people and those who love them pause to celebrate a much-maligned and oppressed minority group in many populations across the world. Some Caribbean...

THE MONTH of May is dedicated to celebrating our nation’s youths, highlighting their achievements and the areas where we can help them grow. One crucial focus is the integration of digital technology in their lives. From educational gadgets like...

Dissent continues to brew within the ranks of the People’s National Party (PNP) in St Catherine South Eastern over Dr Alfred Dawes’ prospective candidacy in the upcoming general election. Despite the seeming endorsement of party stalwarts such as...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP): If you use Facebook, WhatsApp, or Instagram, you’ have probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. It is Meta AI,...

Health-tech innovations are having a transformative impact on modern motherhood. From pregnancy to postpartum care and beyond, these advancements are empowering moms to prioritise their well-being and navigate the complexities of parenthood with...

The St James Municipal Corporation has launched the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme, a $7.5-million initiative aimed at promoting climate solutions in Montego Bay through youth engagement. This innovative programme is funded by Bloomberg...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of preparing for what is expected to be an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which began today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United...

The police in St Catherine are probing the murder of a man who was shot in the face in De La Vega City, Spanish Town on Friday. Killed was Gregory Lawson, otherwise called 'Twinny', 30, of De La Vega City. It is reported that about 10:...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Police in Trinidad have arrested and charged a Canadian social media personality arising from video posted with individuals professing to be gang members who were advocating criminal activities. Christopher...

Two men accused of stealing a goat valued at approximately $350,000 were granted bail in the sum of $50,000 each in the St Catherine Parish Court yesterday. The accused are Dane Thomas, 23, of Tawes Meadows in Spanish Town, and 31-year-old Ricardo...

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) held a closed-door meeting in Portmore, St Catherine last to address growing tension between supporters of Deputy Mayor Alrick Campbell and Dr Alfred Dawes in the St Catherine South Eastern...

The police are advising of restrictions for persons who will be attending the Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadium today. They say no weapons, including firearms, selfie sticks, firecrackers, devices that can start fires and umbrellas with...

The VM Foundation has introduced two new components to its scholarship offerings that will see more tertiary students benefiting from financial support come September 2024. This includes a partnership with the University of Technology Jamaica (...

WASHINGTON DC: The Trelawny Municipal Corporation is to construct a new two-storey multi-purpose complex to replace its present office building which also houses the offices of the Trelawny Parish Court. The structure is over 250 years old. Mayor...

A core part of the mission at Grace Foods, and the wider GraceKennedy Group, is to help build communities, and positively impact and change lives. Through the ‘Graceful Wish’ initiative an extension of the brand’s ongoing corporate social...

Doreen Richards did not initially choose teaching as her career. Instead, it chose her. Fresh out of university in 1982, her dream was to become a dentist. However, two significant events altered her path: the scholarship she eagerly awaited for...

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) says it is assessing its options, including possible legal avenues, after the Supreme Court ruled today at the regulator should hand over control of fraud-hit investment firm Stocks and Securities...