The man accused of murdering veteran journalist Barbara Gayle has been further remanded until June 3 for a pre-trial readiness hearing. The accused, Travis Ellis, who was arrested in connection with Gayle’s murder in December 2024, was last...

A policeman was among two men arrested on Monday night along Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St Catherine following the seizure of two guns and 65 rounds of ammunition, including an M16 rifle. The policeman is attached to a police unit in...

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillors walked out of today’s monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to protest the election of People’s National Party (PNP) councillor for the Springfield Division, Lorraine...

Three teenage boys have been arrested and charged by the police in connection with separate robbery incidents in Stony Hill, St Andrew. The boys—one 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds—are charged with housebreaking, larceny, and malicious...

The St Catherine police are investigating the death of a man who succumbed to injuries he sustained in a vehicular crash in the parish on Sunday. He has been identified as Delroy Pottinger. The police report that about 4:30 p.m. on February 8,...

The Mocho Post Office in Clarendon will resume operations at its original location in Cedars District on Friday, February 20. Operations at the facility were temporarily relocated to the Four Paths Post Office on Lawson Boulevard in the parish,...

A 32-year-old man was shot and killed in Kingston on Monday in what police say may have been a case of mistaken identity. Reports are that about 12:45 a. m., armed men drove up to a motor vehicle parked along Gordon Road off Slipe Pen Road, and...

JACDEN Group of Companies says its works with the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) are compliant and a recent audit report on procurement breaches at the facility “does not conclude that JACDEN caused or directed those failures”. “...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for HIV (2023-2030), which is aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 40 per cent by 2030. The plan marks a decisive step in strengthening the response to HIV. “[...

A 56-year-old St Catherine taxi driver was found guilty on Monday of raping a passenger during trip in 2021. The jury in the St Catherine Circuit Court also found him guilty of forcible abduction, indecent assault and grievous sexual assault. He...

A well-known event promoter was shot and killed in Robins Bay, St Mary, on Monday night, marking the second murder in the parish for the day, according to the police. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Kemoy Finley, otherwise called...

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was felt across sections of eastern Jamaica early Tuesday morning, marking the latest in a series of tremors recorded in recent weeks. The «moderate quake» occurred at about 3:18 a.m., with its epicentre located...

WESTERN BUREAU: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which battered western Jamaica last October, the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZ) has moved to address a bottleneck that industry leaders say has slowed post-disaster rebuilding in...

Two hundred senior citizens from the Waterford community in Portmore were treated to a day of care, comfort, and celebration on Saturday as the ninth staging of “Pampering Our Seniors” transformed the Waterford Community Centre into a hub of health...

A community-driven relief initiative led by Mission:FoodPossible (M:FP) is making a marked impact in St James, highlighting the role of partnership, compassion and dignity in tackling hunger. The non-profit organisation – focused on combating...

PM Demands ‘Firm Action’ In Wake Of Public Transport Chaos Prime Minister Andrew Holness has directed National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang and the security forces to take “firm action” to curb indiscipline on the nation’s roads which, he...

A fire ripped through a house along Slipe Pen Road in Kingston on Tuesday morning, leaving four people homeless. The blaze occurred along Alton Villa Road, off Slipe Pen Road, Kingston. Among those affected was a woman celebrating her 62nd...

As western Jamaica continues to strengthen recovery momentum and sustain business confidence in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the JMMB Group convened senior private-sector leaders and key stakeholders at its Thought Leadership Breakfast on...

What began as a period of uncertainty following Hurricane Melissa has evolved into a renewed focus on growth for Montego Bay-based Eclipse Florals and Plant Store, as owner and operator Anand Kumar enters 2026 with a clearer strategy and renewed...

IAAF President Sebastian Coe was elected for a second term at the 52nd IAAF Congress in Doha on Wednesday, September 25 while Ximena Restrepo, Sergey Bubka, Geoffrey Gardner, and Nawaf Bin Mohammed Al Saud were elected vice-presidents. All 203...

(AP) — At least 30 people have been killed and an unspecified number of people injured in a road accident in northwest Nigeria, authorities said. The accident occurred Sunday in Kwanar Barde in the Gezawa area of Kano state and was caused by “...

At first glance, Safe Haven Nursing Home on Red Hills Road looks like what you would expect an elder-care facility to be. It is quiet, orderly, and there is a sense of calm. But as one steps inside, or better still, spend a morning at its newer...

The police in St Elizabeth are probing the death of a 16-year-old boy who died from injuries sustained after the motorcycle he was driving reportedly hit a pothole. The deceased has been identified by police as Sanjair Seaton of Mountain Side in...

A 10,000-square-foot medical dome capable of housing up to 100 beds is expected to arrive in Jamaica by the end of February to ease pressure at Cornwall Regional Hospital, which remains under strain following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa....

Despite contractor-related delays, the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital remains targeted for completion and phased opening this calendar year, Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton has said. Addressing questions at a media...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as the agency conducts validation checks to strengthen safeguards. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on February 5, Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and...

The police are reporting the seizure of 20 rounds of ammunition in an abandoned house in St Andrew. No arrests were made. Reports from the Elletson Road police are that about 5:45 p.m. on Friday, officers conducted an operation along Summerset...

“ They were severely beaten, and they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So he took no chances but put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks. Around midnight, Paul and...

Imagine if we were united in helping the poor, humble, honest fellow citizens around us. Imagine if we understood that we all may need some moral support one day. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Why should 68-year-old Willie Rowe have to...

In Anglican life, the word Province is often heard but not always understood. Yet it is one of the most important concepts holding together a global communion of more than 80 million believers. A Province is not merely an administrative layer in...

On Thursday, January 29, I found myself standing in the quiet outskirts of Kingston in a spot that most Jamaicans have never visited, and one which many don’t know even exists. It was the Hunt’s Bay cemetery, one of Jamaica’s oldest burial grounds...

Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has announced the establishment of the Special Investigation Branch (SIB) following the reassignment of personnel from the former Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC). C-TOC was a...

Two men were shot and killed during a brazen gun attack along Fairfield Avenue in St Andrew this afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Tyrese McKenzie, otherwise called 'City Puss'. and Josh Harvey, otherwise called 'Josh'. Reports are...

The National Works Agency (NWA) will on Monday, February 9, commence works along Swallowfield Road in St Andrew. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that the road is among a list of three corridors in the...

The police in St Mary are investigating the death of a man who died after a tree fell on him. He has been identified as 50-year-old labourer Kalphat Hugo of the Belfield district in the parish. Reports are that at about 10:45 a.m. on Friday,...