The construction of an infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers is nearing completion. The concept of the in-house facility, which is being promoted and supported by State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Juliet Cuthbert-...

UNITED NATIONS (CMC): Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations and the newly elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Bob Rae, says more work needs to be done to bolster support for Haiti’s police force as gang violence...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s devastation, Woodcats International, a subsidiary of Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL), is aiding recovery efforts by providing materials for the renovation of roofs for two deserving families in St...

On August 30, the Police Academy in Queens was filled with pride and joy as eight members of the Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization (JAMLEO) were promoted within the ranks of the New York Police Department (NYPD). The occasion marked a...

WESTERN BUREAU: Steve Gordon, the principal of Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, is seeking to solicit the support of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) to transform its Prescod Block into state-of-the-art ‘smart classrooms’. “We...

The Electoral Office has confirmed that an assistant returning officer (ARO) has resigned amid investigations into allegations regarding the list of voters in the St Ann North East constituency. Director of Elections Glasspole Brown...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said he is concerned about the disclosure of information from Integrity Commission reports which are yet to be tabled in parliament.  Last Thursday, the commission submitted to parliament an investigation report,...

A Portland businessman has been hospitalised following a gun attack at his house in the farming community of Settlement in Fellowship on Monday night. He was reportedly shot at least four times. He was admitted in critical condition. It is reported...

The Earthquake Unit is reporting that a minor quake rocked a section of Jamaica this morning. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 3.5 and was located approximately 7km north of Golden Spring, St Andrew. The quake, which had a depth of 24...

The Integrity Commission is advising that it is against the law to publicly disclose the contents of any of its reports before they are tabled in Parliament. Last week, the anti-corruption body submitted an Investigation Report, Ruling and Special...

Multiple-time Olympic and World Champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, is to be presented with the Keys to the City of Kingston by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The resolution to confer the honour on the sprint...

Jamaica is expected to announce today the deployment of a team of police and soldiers to Haiti this week. The team is to assist with planning for a larger contingent. Jamaica is supporting a multinational force to help restore law and order in...

Andreen Rose-Cephas, a former teenage mom who has risen to prominence as a leading cosmetologist, is proud to announce the launch of her new school, ARC Institute, in partnership with the world-renowned Milady’s Signature School programme. This...

THE TOWN of Mandeville is poised for a new residential and housing development, as the state-of-the-art Bloomfield Commercial Complex is set to officially open for business by December 2024. Bloomfield Commercial Complex is a premier destination...

FOR SEVERAL decades, Jamaicans have been travelling to Canada to work on farms temporarily to provide for their themselves and their families left behind, as part of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Programme. The farms are typically located in...

PERSONS SHOULD contribute to a pension scheme to ensure retirement income and also as a way to supplement social security and personal savings and lessen the dependence on others, says Othneil Blagrove, senior manager, sales and marketing, JN Life...

WESTERN BUREAU: Students from several schools across St James were given a chance to learn more about the life and work of Jamaica’s cultural icon, Dr the Honourable Louise ‘Miss Lou’ Bennett Coverley, thanks to Monday’s unveiling of the Miss Lou...

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says it is set to accept nominations from eligible candidates for the by-election in the constituency of St Ann North Eastern. Nomination will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Office...

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that based on discussions held with the president of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) this morning, customers should see a significant reduction in their next electricity bill. Vaz, who spoke to The...

Work on the construction of an infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers who give birth while in custody is nearing completion. The facility, which is the brainchild of State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Juliet Cuthbert-...

Some 11,500 Jamaicans who were most affected by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, are being targeted for cash assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) to support their recovery. Head of the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti...

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's impact, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has launched a comprehensive recovery programme aimed at restoring Jamaica's poultry sector. As part of the relief efforts, thousands of local...

A man is dead and another is on the run following a stabbing incident near the bakery where they worked in Port Antonio, Portland, Monday morning.  Police sources said that the two men were reportedly embroiled in a heated argument...

More than 70 beneficiaries from St Ann and Trelawny have received financial assistance to restore their homes, which were damaged by Hurricane Beryl on July 3.   Under the Rebuild Jamaica initiative, organised by the Ministry of Labour...

The police on Sunday seized an illegal gun in an abandoned building on Magnum Lane in Portmore, St Catherine. No arrest was made in connection with the find. It is reported that about 12:30 p.m., a police team conducted a targeted operation in the...

Deputy Commissioner of Police Richard Stewart has assumed responsibility for the Crime and Security Portfolio in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), effective today. Stewart replaced former deputy commissioner Fitz Bailey who retired after four...

This year marks the 60 anniversary of the existence of Church Teachers’ College: Mandeville (CTC). In these 60 years, the college has exceeded its mandate to train teachers for the Jamaican education system. The college has expanded every aspect of...

A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today in the journal, Environment...

We’ve long been warned about the looming demise of traditional journalism in the face of digital disruption. But some tech giants, once the very disruptors themselves, have been positioning themselves as journalism’s saviours. Programmes such as...

The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) has launched its UTech Open School of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development. The school operates as the oniversity’s open learning access entity, serving the needs of communities across Jamaica...

WESTERN BUREAU: With major plans to continue strengthening the relationship between Jamaica and his home country, Mayank Joshi, newly installed Indian high commissioner to Jamaica, believes the local tourism sector can benefit from an influx of...

The Clarendon police have launched an investigation into the sudden death of 51-year-old Detective Inspector Donovan Hutchinson.

Police seized two illegal firearms and arrested four men in operations in St Andrew on Saturday.

A constable from the St Ann's Bay police station is hospitalised following an alleged accidental shooting by a colleague on Saturday night.

The Clarendon police have launched an investigation into the sudden death of 51-year-old Detective Inspector Donovan Hutchinson.