Two illegal guns loaded with ammunition were seized by the St Andrew South police last night during a snap raid on Kidd Lane. A man who was found inhabiting the house was taken into custody. His identity is being withheld pending further...

Jamaica recorded a 15.6 per cent reduction in fire-related deaths last year. This was revealed by Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, during a recent JIS Think Tank, where he shared details of the Brigade’s Emergency...

More than 400 residents in Exchange, St Ann, and adjoining areas now have reliable access to water supply following the recent commissioning of the Lancewood Pipeline Extension Project. The system, developed at a cost of $16 million, addresses...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst US aviation disaster in almost a quarter century,...

Born on February 4, 1922, in Banana Ridge, St Catherine, Isaac Nathaniel Rhoofe is still going strong at 102 years old. Having celebrated his milestone birthday three years ago, he remains content, grateful for his family, and joyful to be “in the...

WESTERN BUREAU: Carlington McLennon, the chief executive officer (CEO) at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, says the plans for major improvements at the Type C hospital are about 80 per cent complete in relation to the design for the...

The launch of The Red Stripe Experience at Rick’s Café recently marked a new chapter for Red Stripe’s commitment to enriching lives through the Desnoes...

Jamaicans are being reminded that they need to have a provisional driver’s licence, also known as a learner’s permit, before they can apply for any other type of driver’s licence. Dontae Matthews, manager, Corporate Communications and Public...

Western Bureau: Renowned publisher Lloyd B. Smith, who is also a former president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says work is under way to establish the Sam Sharpe Institute of Public Affairs and Caribbean Thought (SSIPA-CT)...

WESTERN BUREAU: Three employees of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, who were arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of 28.5 pounds of cocaine during a targeted operation at the airport on December 11, 2024, had their...

MINISTER OF Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says that while many great deeds often go unnoticed, there is no denying the profound impact the Franciscan Sisters have had on education in Jamaica. Addressing a...

WESTERN BUREAU: With the case-file bundle still under review, the committal hearing for former St James ‘most wanted’ man, Joseph ‘Gio’ McKenzie, who is facing two murder charges, was rescheduled to February 3 when the matter came up in the St...

“These classes are more than just lessons; they’re opportunities for seniors and their families to experience joy, connection, and growth,” Golden Designs Limited, the convener of the classes, said in a recent release. “Art is more than a creative...

AS JAMAICA’S housing market continues to evolve, with increasing demand and diverse needs, JN Bank is taking steps to drive home ownership through the reintroduction of its ‘Billion Dollar Club Promotion’. The incentive programme targets realtors...

AS THE awareness for eco-conscious living increases, businesses are rising to the challenge of meeting the demand for sustainable products. Among those championing the cause is Kerry-Ann Willis, co-founder of Eco Smart, providers of innovative and...

IN A heartwarming demonstration of community spirit and innovation, the Sagicor Foundation, through its Sigma Run brand, hosted a fundraising event, Market on the Terrace. It successfully combined philanthropy, sustainability, and economic...

SENIOR MANAGER of Sales at JN Life Insurance Company, Othneil Blagrove, is urging Jamaicans who contribute to an individual retirement scheme or superannuation fund to take the ‘leap of faith’ and increase their contributions to the maximum of 20...

THE EFFORTS to exonerate Marcus Garvey did not die after his death, however, as over the years, many people and groups have been pressing the US government to clear his name, but they were mainly unsuccessful. In 1987, under Congressman John...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the death of Professor Sir Fitzroy 'Roy' Augier is a major loss to the academic, historical, literary, Jamaican and Caribbean communities.   A renowned historian and educator, Professor Sir Roy...

The police in Westmoreland have charged two persons over the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during an operation in Lennox,  Darliston on Sunday. Charged is 38-year-old Phillip Warren, otherwise called 'Max,...

The Jamaica Defence Force soldier who was killed in an attack along Molynes Road in St Andrew early this morning has been identified. He is 26-year-old Private Fernado Dixon. The identities of his attackers, who were travelling on a motorcycle, are...

Upset residents have mounted fiery roadblocks along sections of Mountain View in St Andrew. They are reportedly upset over a fatal police shooting in the community on Monday morning. The police have since issued an advisory urging motorists to...

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced the appointment of Tanya Lee Perkins as an Ambassador, marking a pivotal step in strengthening the team’s connections with stakeholders and sponsors. The JFF says Lee Perkins, a trailblazer in...

With new evidence showing a direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has issued a stark warning to Jamaicans about the dangers of alcohol misuse. Findings from the World Health Organization...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 18 people died and 10 others were injured in southern Nigeria after a gasolene tanker exploded, officials said. The accident happened along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in the southeastern state of Enugu after the...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the US on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on...

The St Andrew South police seized an AAC Honey Badger assault rifle with a magazine containing nineteen 5.56 rounds of ammunition during an operation on Crescent Road on Saturday. Reports are that at about 12:50 p.m., lawmen were in the area...

Three men are reportedly dead following an early morning attack along Molynes Road near the Olympia Crown Hotel in St Andrew. The roadway is currently blocked as police process the scene. According to police reports, around 4:40 a.m., an Audi...

Shadow minister on citizen security and productivity, Senator Peter Bunting has blasted the Dr Andrew Holness Government over its handling of the economy, saying the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration has been “operating a plantation-style...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the government of Canada, last Thursday launched the Gender-responsive Climate-smart Agriculture and Food Systems in the Caribbean (GCAF) project at the S...

The Jah-Jah Foundation, in association with Witfield ‘Witty’ Henry, a dancehall promoter, will be hosting what is being touted as a massive health fair at Fletchers Land in Kingston this morning to provide medical check-ups for residents in and...

The reckoning with racism in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in the United States in May 2020, was also felt in Toronto, Canada. It resulted, a month later, in the establishment of ‘No Silence on Race’, a non-profit organisation...

The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosted another impactful “Conversations With Boys” (CWB) workshop on January 15, 2025, at Talk of the Town, Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event provided a safe and interactive space for Grade 6...

Fiscal Advisory Committee Chairman Keith Duncan has warned against «lofty and impractical» promises, including raising the income tax threshold or slowing debt repayment, as Jamaica heads toward a general election due by September. "As election...

A 26-year-old truck driver was shot and killed in his community of York Street district in Linstead, St Catherine, on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Tyrone Harvey, also known as 'Nya. According to police reports, around 4:40 p.m...