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Expectant mothers urged to seek prenatal care

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton is appealing for pregnant women to visit health centres for the necessary prenatal checks, to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby. Tufton said he was concerned with statistics, which...

Gun hidden under building block seized in Tavares Gardens

The St Andrew South police seized a firearm and two rounds of ammunition during an operation in Tavares Gardens, Kingston 11, on Tuesday. The Hunts Bay police say about 1:10 p.m., lawmen were in the area when a property was searched. They say...
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Gun hidden under building block seized in Tavares Gardens

The St Andrew South police seized a firearm and two rounds of ammunition during an operation in Tavares Gardens, Kingston 11, on Tuesday. The Hunts Bay police say about 1:10 p.m., lawmen were in the area when a property was searched. They say...

Man charged with murder of journalist Barbara Gayle

Detectives probing the murder of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle have charged Travis Ellis for her death. Ellis was formally charged with murder Tuesday evening. Gayle was found dead at her Caymanas Estate home on December 17. Ellis was last seen...
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Man charged with murder of journalist Barbara Gayle

Detectives probing the murder of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle have charged Travis Ellis for her death. Ellis was formally charged with murder Tuesday evening. Gayle was found dead at her Caymanas Estate home on December 17. Ellis was last seen...

Police ramp up efforts to ensure safety on roads and in other public spaces

The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the police force says it is ramping up efforts to ensure public safety and reduce road fatalities during the festive season and beyond. It is doing this through increased patrols, public...
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Police ramp up efforts to ensure safety on roads and in other public spaces

The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the police force says it is ramping up efforts to ensure public safety and reduce road fatalities during the festive season and beyond. It is doing this through increased patrols, public...

Kingston mayor confirms breach at building constructed by PNP councillor's company

Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby has confirmed that the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation issued an order for work to stop on a development by a company for which Councillor for the Maxfield Division, Dennis Gordon,...
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Kingston mayor confirms breach at building constructed by PNP councillor's company

Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby has confirmed that the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation issued an order for work to stop on a development by a company for which Councillor for the Maxfield Division, Dennis Gordon,...

CAC encourages consumers to prioritise food safety

As Jamaicans prepare for a festive feast this Christmas, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to prioritise food safety to ensure a healthy and enjoyable holiday period. Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead,...
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CAC encourages consumers to prioritise food safety

As Jamaicans prepare for a festive feast this Christmas, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging consumers to prioritise food safety to ensure a healthy and enjoyable holiday period. Director of Communications at the CAC, Latoya Halstead,...

Two men killed in vehicular crash in Hanover

The Hanover Traffic Department is probing a vehicular collision that claimed the lives of two men on the Green Island main road in the parish on Monday night. The deceased men have been identified as 23-year-old Donavon Daley and 27-...
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Two men killed in vehicular crash in Hanover

The Hanover Traffic Department is probing a vehicular collision that claimed the lives of two men on the Green Island main road in the parish on Monday night. The deceased men have been identified as 23-year-old Donavon Daley and 27-...

JUTC to extend operating hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Commuters in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) can expect changes to several Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) routes during the holiday period. Extended hours will be provided up to midnight on Christmas Eve and 3:00 a.m. on New...
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JUTC to extend operating hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Commuters in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) can expect changes to several Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) routes during the holiday period. Extended hours will be provided up to midnight on Christmas Eve and 3:00 a.m. on New...

St Elizabeth teens charged for stealing food, money from man’s house

Detectives assigned to the St Elizabeth Police Division have charged two teens, a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old, with house breaking, larceny and malicious destruction of property. Reports from the Black River police are that about 7:00 a.m. on...
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St Elizabeth teens charged for stealing food, money from man’s house

Detectives assigned to the St Elizabeth Police Division have charged two teens, a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old, with house breaking, larceny and malicious destruction of property. Reports from the Black River police are that about 7:00 a.m. on...

NPSC CEO urges parents to stay vigilant in protecting their children during festive season

Kaysia Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), is urging parents to be vigilant in ensuring the safety of their children as they celebrate the festive season, even within their homes. Kerr cautioned that...
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NPSC CEO urges parents to stay vigilant in protecting their children during festive season

Kaysia Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), is urging parents to be vigilant in ensuring the safety of their children as they celebrate the festive season, even within their homes. Kerr cautioned that...

INDECOM probing police fatal shooting of three men in St James

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of three men by the police during an alleged shootout today in Orange, St James. Preliminarily, the police have reported that the Area Fugitive Apprehension Team...
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INDECOM probing police fatal shooting of three men in St James

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of three men by the police during an alleged shootout today in Orange, St James. Preliminarily, the police have reported that the Area Fugitive Apprehension Team...

Woman killed by coaster bus in St Elizabeth

A woman died on Monday night after being hit by a Toyota Coaster bus while walking along the Goshen main road in St Elizabeth. The deceased has been identified as Kimberley Simpson of Goshen district, Santa Cruz address. It is reported that around...
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Woman killed by coaster bus in St Elizabeth

A woman died on Monday night after being hit by a Toyota Coaster bus while walking along the Goshen main road in St Elizabeth. The deceased has been identified as Kimberley Simpson of Goshen district, Santa Cruz address. It is reported that around...

Former Atlas employee accused of $10 million heist freed

A former Atlas employee charged over the disappearance of $10 million from an armoured truck has been found not guilty in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Nadein Miller, 52, was acquitted of a charge of larceny as a servant. Miller was part...
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Former Atlas employee accused of $10 million heist freed

A former Atlas employee charged over the disappearance of $10 million from an armoured truck has been found not guilty in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Nadein Miller, 52, was acquitted of a charge of larceny as a servant. Miller was part...

Guns and ammunition seized in St James, men arrested

The St James police seized two firearms and 20 assorted rounds of ammunition during an operation in Bottom Cambridge on Monday. Reports from the Montego Bay police are that about 4:53 p.m., lawmen carried out an operation at a premises in the area...
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Guns and ammunition seized in St James, men arrested

The St James police seized two firearms and 20 assorted rounds of ammunition during an operation in Bottom Cambridge on Monday. Reports from the Montego Bay police are that about 4:53 p.m., lawmen carried out an operation at a premises in the area...

Growth & Jobs | Plentiful Harvest Farms A hydroponic farm investment in Jamaica

PLENTIFUL HARVEST Farms has planted it roots in Jamaica, leveraging the island as an ideal location to invest and set up a hydroponic greenhouse farm to meet the growing demand for high-quality produce within the tourism sector. The farm, which...
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Growth & Jobs | Plentiful Harvest Farms A hydroponic farm investment in Jamaica

PLENTIFUL HARVEST Farms has planted it roots in Jamaica, leveraging the island as an ideal location to invest and set up a hydroponic greenhouse farm to meet the growing demand for high-quality produce within the tourism sector. The farm, which...

Growth & Jobs | Red Stripe supports local businesses at WE CAN Christmas Village

This holiday season, Red Stripe hosted the WE CAN Christmas Village at its 214 Spanish Town Road headquarters, celebrating entrepreneurship and local Jamaican businesses. The HR-led initiative brought together over 15 microbusinesses, including...
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Growth & Jobs | Red Stripe supports local businesses at WE CAN Christmas Village

This holiday season, Red Stripe hosted the WE CAN Christmas Village at its 214 Spanish Town Road headquarters, celebrating entrepreneurship and local Jamaican businesses. The HR-led initiative brought together over 15 microbusinesses, including...

Growth & Jobs | You can still earn an income during retirement in 2025

Many persons are opting to find creative means, or a side job, to earn an income during retirement; and this is commendable because the extra income can supplement their pension from their retirement scheme, or from the National Insurance Scheme,”...
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Growth & Jobs | You can still earn an income during retirement in 2025

Many persons are opting to find creative means, or a side job, to earn an income during retirement; and this is commendable because the extra income can supplement their pension from their retirement scheme, or from the National Insurance Scheme,”...

Growth & Jobs | Eco-economies driving Jamaica’s journey towards a sustainable future - Samuda

Jamaica is on a transformative journey towards a sustainable future marked by development of the blue and green economies, leveraging the island’s rich marine resources and natural landscapes, says Matthew Samuda, minister without portfolio in the...
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Growth & Jobs | Eco-economies driving Jamaica’s journey towards a sustainable future - Samuda

Jamaica is on a transformative journey towards a sustainable future marked by development of the blue and green economies, leveraging the island’s rich marine resources and natural landscapes, says Matthew Samuda, minister without portfolio in the...

Immigration Corner | Can I file for VAWA?

Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington: I have been married for almost two years been together for three and had a baby seven months ago. My husband started the filing process but stopped due to him cheating on me. The documents are currently at NVC. I am...
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Immigration Corner | Can I file for VAWA?

Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington: I have been married for almost two years been together for three and had a baby seven months ago. My husband started the filing process but stopped due to him cheating on me. The documents are currently at NVC. I am...

Clarendon mason charged for damaging man’s house following fight

A Clarendon man who went to the house of another and destroyed items after the two had a fight has been charged with burglary and malicious destruction of property. He is 38-year-old Andrew Baker, a mason of Chateau district. Reports from the May...
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Clarendon mason charged for damaging man’s house following fight

A Clarendon man who went to the house of another and destroyed items after the two had a fight has been charged with burglary and malicious destruction of property. He is 38-year-old Andrew Baker, a mason of Chateau district. Reports from the May...

JFB provides safety guidelines for gas leaks

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens not to turn on lights if they suspect a gas leak in their homes. “[If] you enter… your house and you smell gas, never ever turn on a light. Once you flick a light switch, a spark goes [...
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JFB provides safety guidelines for gas leaks

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens not to turn on lights if they suspect a gas leak in their homes. “[If] you enter… your house and you smell gas, never ever turn on a light. Once you flick a light switch, a spark goes [...

MBJ invests in solar project

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, has informed that the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St James, is on track to be 60 per cent solar powered, through its ongoing Solar Implementation...
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MBJ invests in solar project

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, has informed that the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St James, is on track to be 60 per cent solar powered, through its ongoing Solar Implementation...

Curfew imposed in sections of Hopewell, Hanover

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Hopewell, Hanover. The curfew began 6 p.m. on Monday and will remain in effect until 6 p.m., on Wednesday. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North: From the entrance of Camp Road...
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Curfew imposed in sections of Hopewell, Hanover

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Hopewell, Hanover. The curfew began 6 p.m. on Monday and will remain in effect until 6 p.m., on Wednesday. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North: From the entrance of Camp Road...

US Congress members make another plea for Marcus Garvey's exoneration

Twenty-one members of the US House of Representatives have made another attempt to have Jamaica's first national hero, Marcus Garvey, pardoned before President Joe Biden leaves office next month. Led by Jamaican-American Congresswoman...
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US Congress members make another plea for Marcus Garvey's exoneration

Twenty-one members of the US House of Representatives have made another attempt to have Jamaica's first national hero, Marcus Garvey, pardoned before President Joe Biden leaves office next month. Led by Jamaican-American Congresswoman...

Murders dip before Christmas after bloody start to December

Murders in Jamaica dip to just 15 reports last week as the country heads into the heart of the Yuletide season, with Christmas Day 48 hours away. The latest serious crime statistics published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force this morning show that...
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Murders dip before Christmas after bloody start to December

Murders in Jamaica dip to just 15 reports last week as the country heads into the heart of the Yuletide season, with Christmas Day 48 hours away. The latest serious crime statistics published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force this morning show that...

Jamaica rattled by earthquake that hit Cuba

A strong earthquake that hit off the coast of Cuba was felt across sections of Jamaica early Monday morning. The quake had a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred at 1:00 a.m. Jamaica time, according to the Earthquake Unit. The unit says the epicentre was...
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Jamaica rattled by earthquake that hit Cuba

A strong earthquake that hit off the coast of Cuba was felt across sections of Jamaica early Monday morning. The quake had a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred at 1:00 a.m. Jamaica time, according to the Earthquake Unit. The unit says the epicentre was...

Consumers urged to be prudent as they purchase produce during Christmas period

Consumers are being urged to exercise prudence as they purchase agricultural produce, especially during the busy Christmas period. The urging came from Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, during a press conference at the...
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Consumers urged to be prudent as they purchase produce during Christmas period

Consumers are being urged to exercise prudence as they purchase agricultural produce, especially during the busy Christmas period. The urging came from Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, during a press conference at the...

JPS ramps up streetlight repairs for festive season

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that its teams have escalated streetlight repairs across Jamaica to ensure the commuting public benefits from improved lighting during the festive season.  JPS says the focused effort,...
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JPS ramps up streetlight repairs for festive season

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that its teams have escalated streetlight repairs across Jamaica to ensure the commuting public benefits from improved lighting during the festive season.  JPS says the focused effort,...

SMA hosts inaugural health and wellness fair in downtown Kingston

Bringing the theme ‘Living in Harmony’ to life, the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) hosted its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on December 13 at Breezy Castle in downtown Kingston. More than 200 residents from the inner-city community...
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SMA hosts inaugural health and wellness fair in downtown Kingston

Bringing the theme ‘Living in Harmony’ to life, the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) hosted its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on December 13 at Breezy Castle in downtown Kingston. More than 200 residents from the inner-city community...

Gift of Hope brings smiles, love to children at The Nest

This holiday season, Dolla Financial launched the Gift of Hope Initiative, a nationwide effort to bring Christmas cheer to homes across Jamaica. Supported by Ultra Financier and A-List Marketing Entertainment Group, the initiative provided meals,...
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Gift of Hope brings smiles, love to children at The Nest

This holiday season, Dolla Financial launched the Gift of Hope Initiative, a nationwide effort to bring Christmas cheer to homes across Jamaica. Supported by Ultra Financier and A-List Marketing Entertainment Group, the initiative provided meals,...

KFC Jamaica makes Christmas merry with islandwide meal donations

Embracing the true essence of Christmas, Restaurants of Jamaica, operators of KFC, has stepped forward this holiday season with an outpouring of kindness, extending its reach to those in need across the island. This Christmas, the quick-service...
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KFC Jamaica makes Christmas merry with islandwide meal donations

Embracing the true essence of Christmas, Restaurants of Jamaica, operators of KFC, has stepped forward this holiday season with an outpouring of kindness, extending its reach to those in need across the island. This Christmas, the quick-service...

Wendy’s invests over $300m in brand new Whitter Village location

Wendy’s Jamaica is spreading holiday cheer with the official opening of its newest restaurant in Whitter Village, Montego Bay. The restaurant represents an investment of over $300 million, bringing meals and economic opportunities to the community...
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Wendy’s invests over $300m in brand new Whitter Village location

Wendy’s Jamaica is spreading holiday cheer with the official opening of its newest restaurant in Whitter Village, Montego Bay. The restaurant represents an investment of over $300 million, bringing meals and economic opportunities to the community...

US nabs fugitive wanted for murder in Jamaica

WASHINGTON (CMC): The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents from its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and US Marshals Service deputies have arrested a Jamaican fugitive in Philadelphia, who is wanted for...
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US nabs fugitive wanted for murder in Jamaica

WASHINGTON (CMC): The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents from its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and US Marshals Service deputies have arrested a Jamaican fugitive in Philadelphia, who is wanted for...

Medical doctor found dead with throat slashed in Westmoreland

A Burmese-born medical doctor, who had been living in Jamaica since 1997, was found dead with his throat slashed at his home in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday afternoon. 
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Medical doctor found dead with throat slashed in Westmoreland

A Burmese-born medical doctor, who had been living in Jamaica since 1997, was found dead with his throat slashed at his home in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday afternoon. 

Woman killed in Trelawny after being struck by police motorcycle

The Falmouth police in Trelawny are investigating a fatal traffic incident in which a woman was killed after being struck by a police service motorcycle on Saturday.
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Woman killed in Trelawny after being struck by police motorcycle

The Falmouth police in Trelawny are investigating a fatal traffic incident in which a woman was killed after being struck by a police service motorcycle on Saturday.

Hylton blasts gov't for Christmas congestion at Port of Kingston

Opposition spokesperson on trade and global logistics Anthony Hylton, says the annual Christmas congestion at the Port of Kingston is due to the government's «inaction, ineptitude, and lack of vision» in capitalising on the port’s potential. 
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Hylton blasts gov't for Christmas congestion at Port of Kingston

Opposition spokesperson on trade and global logistics Anthony Hylton, says the annual Christmas congestion at the Port of Kingston is due to the government's «inaction, ineptitude, and lack of vision» in capitalising on the port’s potential. 

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