The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing a double fatal shooting by the police in a housing scheme in Ewarton, St Catherine, Friday morning. INDECOM said in a media release that initial reports indicate that two men were...

The Integrity Commission's (IC) case brought against Member of Parliament (MP) Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert will proceed to trial, Parish Court Judge Leighton Morris has ruled. Dalrymple-Philibert's attorneys, Peter Champagnie and Neco Pagon...

A man who forced a teenage girl to perform sex acts on several men after tricking her into believing he was a talent scout who could get her modelling jobs is going to prison for 11 years. Keron Watson was also ordered to pay $2 million to the...

The Greater Portmore Health Centre in St Catherine is being upgraded to a Type 5 (Comprehensive) facility with state-of-the-art features to enhance healthcare delivery to residents. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, on...

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is set to welcome its first casino, with Princess Jamaica, the island’s newest resort, announcing plans to open a full-service gaming facility by the fourth quarter of 2025. The development was revealed by Enrico Pezzoli,...

WASHINGTON (AP): United States President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office, to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But...

The Trade Board Limited (The TBL), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment...

On International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, commemorated on December 12, the United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every individual in Caribbean countries can access the quality health services they need without...

Following a recent report from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) concerning an increase in influenza and dengue cases in 2024 for the Region of the Americas, Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness is noting that while flu cases remain...

Five barrels shipped from the United States, labelled groceries and clothing, were found to contain assembled guns, some designer (Gucci) plated, and firearm accessories to further assemble at least 39 pistols along with approximately 2,800...

After months of intense investigation, the police have charged a 20-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of a teenage boy at the intersection of Ashley Road and Metcalf Road in Kingston. Tyrese Ryman, otherwise known as 'Reeseman...

A police search is under way for a gunman who killed a vendor at his fruit stall and injured another in Linstead, St Catherine last night. The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Maurice Marrah, also known as 'Telto' of Grove Road...

The man who murdered two elderly citizens and shot a woman in Bog Hole district in James Hill, Clarendon on Wednesday has surrendered to the police. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m.  Dead are 57-year-old Melbourne Wright, an...

Police investigators are continuing to dig through clues as they search for individuals locally and overseas who are involved in Wednesday's seizure of several guns and over 2,000 rounds of ammunition at Kingston Wharf in barrels shipped...

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing two police fatal shootings in Spanish Town, St Catherine.  Both incidents are believed to be related as the men killed were said to be recent roommates. One of the...

The Irwin High School community in St James has gone into mourning following the death of a female student who was struck by a MoBay Metro bus Wednesday afternoon. The deceased girl has been identified as Deanna Solomon, a grade seven student. The...

The government is to pay $2.6 million to claimant Talbert Smith for constitutional breach after a Supreme Court Judge who reserved judgment in December 2010 went on retirement in 2015 without delivering the judgment in his lawsuit. Smith was...

WESTERN BUREAU: Gloria Henry, who served an extended stint as president of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), says the organisation is already in high gear in its preparation for next year when it will be seeking to transform its...

Safety is essential for both inside and outside the home, especially now that we are in the season for fun, food and family. Here are 10 tips from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that can help homeowners and families remain safe during the...

The Government of Japan has donated 27 new service vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In addition, the Japanese Government has donated five ambulances and an inflatable...

Western Bureau: Residents in southern Trelawny, who were anxiously looking forward to the construction of the promised fire station in Ulster Spring, are now wondering if the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has walked back the...

The commencement of the holiday season often means the lengthening of to-do lists. There are lights to hang, cards to mail, cookies to bake, and, of course, gifts to buy. Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends, family, or co-workers, can be...

A female student at Irwin High School in St James is in critical condition at the Cornwall Regional Hospital after being struck by a Montego Bay Metro bus outside the institution's compound on Wednesday afternoon. The student is said to be in...

The police say one of the suspects implicated in the murder of Corporal Christopher Smith on Friday night was arrested at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Wednesday. The police say his identity is being withheld as the...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that it today captured a man wanted for murder in Westmoreland. Apprehended was Nicholas Muthra of Benta district in Withorn in parish. The JCF says Muthra was wanted for the November 10 shooting...

The five-star RIU Negril Hotel has reopened following a significant transformation, including fully renovated rooms and new offerings, such as the American Country restaurant and RIU Party events. The resort reopened the Negril property last...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says while more automated banking machines (ABMs) have been installed islandwide, the machines have not been meeting the «uptime» set out in its service level standards. It told the Standing Finance...

The procurement process to engage the services of a consulting firm to design a museum at the old courthouse in Morant Bay, St Thomas, is under way. Member of Parliament (MP) for St Thomas Eastern, Dr Michelle Charles, made the disclosure...

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says a written report has been demanded from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation's (KSAMC) Chief Engineering Officer on the construction of an apartment complex, which the Integrity Commission says...

Detectives attached to the St Mary Criminal Investigations Branch today arrested two 18-year-old suspects believed to be responsible for a series of break-ins in the Port Maria area. A team of police officers reportedly observed the two men while...

Detectives from the Spanish Town Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested and charged a man for shooting a woman in her foot with an AK-47 rifle during an argument. Charged with wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, and...

The Linstead police in St Catherine are investigating two incidents which left one man dead and another injured in the Time and Patience community on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Nicholas Campbell of Wallen Housing...

The St Catherine North police have launched an investigation into a case of death by misadventure after a man was killed by heavy-duty equipment on a construction site in the parish on Tuesday. He has been identified as Wayne Blackstock, a 28-year-...

Several workers of The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited staged a demonstration Wednesday to protest the entity's decision not to pay new salary rates and retroactive payments for December payroll. «No money, no work,» chanted placard-...

The Judicial Review Court has quashed a decision by the Jamaica Racing Commission to suspend female jockey Samantha Fletcher in March last year for 20 race days. She was suspended for failing to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the horse...