The education sector is reeling over the passing of beloved primary school principal O’Neil Stevens, whose death the education ministry says is a «profound loss» to the nation. 

Costa Rican national, Roy Compos, who entered the «wrong house» in the Caribbean Estate gated community in St Catherine after having too much to drink in December, has been fined $300,000 or three months’ imprisonment for house breaking. 

The Trelawny police are investigating the death of an 83-year-old farmer whose body whose body was discovered at his residence in First Hill in Jackson Town in the parish on Friday. 

A 54-year-old janitor from Brown’s Town in St Ann has been charged with theft involving approximately $290,000 from a business in the parish last year.  

Erling Haaland and English Premier League football club Manchester City might just be turning the corner after the team's worst run of results under Pep Guardiola.

(AP) — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an official said Saturday. She was 116. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies, said Itooka...

The Jessie Ripoll Primary School is mourning the loss of its principal, O’neil Stevens, and his wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens, who died in a motor vehicle crash on a highway in the United States on Friday. 

Residents of St. James Southern have been empowered to contribute to the parish’s tourism product. Member of Parliament (MP) Homer Davissaid 26 young people earned certification after successfully completing training programmes offered by the...

Jamaica’s commitment to climate justice and social equity has been given a boost by the International Labour Organization (ILO) through its Just Transition Project. The project is aimed at fostering a sustainable and equitable future for everyone...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has announced a change in the criteria for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition. Traditionally, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) organises the Festival...

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on to that. “Drinking less is...

The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data. “A lot of flu out there,” said the Centers for Disease Control and...

Five of the seven men charged in connection with the alleged illegal operation of a slaughterhouse in Central Village, St Catherine, were granted bail when they appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. Omar Thompson was...

Five men have been charged with breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act following the seizure of approximately 1,832 pounds of compressed ganja at the Bowden Wharf in St Thomas on December 20. The seizure was made during a joint operation between ...

The Hanover police have charged 32-year-old Romaine Cunningham, otherwise called 'Mango', a farmer of Pell River in the parish, with murder following an incident in his community last year January. He is accused of killing 41-year-old...

Ninety-six farmworkers, 12 of whom are first-timers, departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Friday. They will work in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, supporting agricultural operations in...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the organisers of the Intimate concert, scheduled for Saturday, January 4, at Plantation Cove in Priory, St Ann, are advising the public of traffic and security arrangements that will be in place for...

Minister of Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of racehorse trainer and president of the Jamaica Racehorse Trainers' Association, Vincent 'Trainer' Edwards. Edwards reportedly died on Thursday....

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica had several significant achievements in 2024, including a reduction in serious crimes. Holness said that the strategy of long-term investments in equipment, personnel, intelligence and leadership in the...

A man was fatally shot by the police and an illegal firearm seized early this morning in Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew. He is yet to be identified.  The incident happened in an area known as Tavern Gully. The Gleaner understands the targeted...

A policeman allegedly accidentally shot himself last night while at the Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine. The sergeant is being treated for injuries reportedly sustained to his scrotum. Reports are that about 9:30, the policeman...

The tourism industry in Jamaica is a mecca for growth, with a competitive edge that makes destination Jamaica a formidable force, both locally and internationally. For over 25 years, the name Marlene Buckridge has been synonymous with the...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be intensifying efforts to advance the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. made the disclosure while addressing the handover of care...

WESTERN BUREAU: ICON Importers and Distributors, a company with over 25 years of service, has unveiled a major investment in the Global Service Sector (GSS), formally known as business processing outsourcing (BPO). This move will transform the...

The Guys Hill Community Development Committee (CDC) in St Catherine on Monday held its third annual children’s treat. The event was held at the Guys Hill Town Hall, built in 1938, which was transformed into a zone of celebration and laughter as the...

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of a man who allegedly pulled a gun on a police party in Lakes Pen, St Catherine, Thursday morning. The deceased is 23-year-old Richard...

The People's National Party is expressing sadness at the death of Vincent 'Trainer' Edwards, former member of parliament for Western St Mary. Edwards reportedly died on Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, the party said,...

There was a 103 per cent increase in the number of times consumers sought the help of the Office of Utilities Regulation's (OUR's) Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU) following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, the agency says. It says ...

Police Commissioner, Dr Kevin Blake, has charged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to recommit to the sacred task of policing with integrity, compassion and excellence. He noted that in 2024, “we saw how resilience and unity,...

The management and ownership of the Bahia Principe hotel in St Ann will now fall under Hyatt, as part of a long-term strategic joint venture between Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Spain's Pinero Group. The 50-50 joint venture increases Hyatt'...

The body of a man with stabs wounds was today found in Ashley district, Glengoffe, St Catherine. The Gleaner understands that the discovery was made shortly after midday. The police were called to the scene and a cordon mounted. Scene of crime...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) says its teams are working to address issues that are impacting persons accessing its services such as contribution refunds and eligibility letters. The issues are affected the NHT mobile app and the NHT Online...

An investigation is under way into the death of Tajae Gayle 27, of Cheesefield district, St Catherine, who died from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident along the Seville main road in St Ann on Wednesday. Reports are that about 11:35 a.m....

The mutilated body of a man was found on New Year's Day on a property of a construction company located in Central Village, St Catherine. The body, which was discovered by passers-by, had multiple chop wounds, including to the head. The...

The police have charged the man at whose house an illegal gun and cocaine was found in Trench Town, Kingston. He is 28-year-old Shackeem Porter who is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition and...