Fewer grandparents were living with and taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in young children going to preschool and more people stayed put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s compared with the last part of the 2010s,...

WESTERN BUREAU: Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels, chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), says the corporation stands ready to provide the National Works Agency (NWA) with a solution to fix the perennial bad-road situation in Lucea....

WESTERN BUREAU: The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has left the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) in a quandary as it has rejected the corporation’s request for assistance to fund the Mayor’s Christmas Treat for Children, which is scheduled for...

WESTERN BUREAU: Ian Myles, councillor for the Little London division in the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation (WMC), has called for the impounding of stray animals to be privatised, as this will provide a humane solution to the issue, and enhance...

The St Mary police have charged the two 18-year-olds who were arrested earlier this week in connection with a break-in in Port Maria. Euton Jones, otherwise called 'EJ', of River Lane, Port Maria, and Gavaughn Belto, otherwise called...

Thirty-four-year-old Nicholas Muthra, the wanted man captured during heightened police operations in Westmoreland on Wednesday, has been charged. Muthra, a security guard of Williamsfield, Westmoreland, has been charged with murder, wounding with...

The father of a 13-year-old boy who brought his licensed gun to school in his backpack reportedly by mistake has been charged with negligent loss of a firearm. The 63-year-old Irwin Meadows, St James resident is also charged with failure to...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to prioritise safety, especially when handling devices powered by lithium batteries, during the festive season. Superintendent at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told JIS News that individuals must observe...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging persons to exercise caution and diligence when considering financial assistance options, such as loans, during the Christmas season. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank...

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the St Andrew North Police Division. The security measure began at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 15. The boundaries of the curfew are...

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 parliamentary Opposition is calling for Prime Minister Andrew Holness to give up ministerial oversight of critical government agencies dealing with real estate amid conflict of interest concerns. The demand follows Tuesday's release of an...

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...