Manchester man shot dead in alleged police confrontation
Manchester resident Omer 'John Crow' Campbell was shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with police in Porus, Manchester, on Thursday. Police reported that an ille…
2025-12-19
2025-12-19
Falmouth’s Water Square to Welcome Vendors for Holiday Grand Market
The ban on vending in Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny will be temporarily lifted between December 24 and 28, 2025, Councillor Garth Wilkinson of the Falmouth Division…
2025-12-19
Holness urges greater private sector role in Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, is encouraging greater private-sector participation in the national recovery effort following Hurricane Melissa. He made the call whil…
2025-12-19
Fisherman found dead in St Ann
The St Ann police are investigating the death of a fisherman who was found on a reef line in the parish on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Darr…
2025-12-19
Jamaica sees ‘major signal’ in US move to reclassify marijuana, says Seiveright”
Jamaica is monitoring the United States government’s decision to fast-track the reclassification of marijuana, a move described by Senator Delano Seiveright as a “major …
2025-12-19
St Andrew developer cleared of fraud charges in US$400,000 property case
St Andrew real estate developer Devon Evans has been found not guilty of fraudulent conversion and obtaining money by false pretences in a property transaction involving…
2025-12-19
Man held after mother, brother and cousin chopped to death in Clarendon
A man has been taken into police custody after allegedly chopping his mother, brother and cousin to death in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on Thursday night. The incident occu…
2025-12-19
Republic of Korea provides $48 million humanitarian donation
The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided US$300,000 (J$48 million) in humanitarian assistance to Jamaica as the island rebuilds after the catastrophic passag…
2025-12-19
Creative industry stunned by artist’s murder
The creative community in Jamaica has been shaken by the violent murder of Kenya-born Jamaican fusion sculptor Mazola wa Mwashighadi, a death wholly at odds with the man…
2025-12-19
Citizen oversight boost
The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) has awarded €37,908 ($7 million) in European Union-funded grants to two civil-society organisations to strengthen citizen …
2025-12-19
Non-profit steps in to help Clarendon children, teachers rebuild
As communities across Clarendon continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Winsome Wishes for KIDS (WWKIDS) is helping children, families and teachers rebuild their dai…
2025-12-19
Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew brings cheer to Laura’s Basic School
In the true spirit of giving and community upliftment, the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew hosted a Christmas Health and Wellness Fair at Laura’s Basic School, providing …
2025-12-19
Mobile clinic gifted by California charity rolls out in W’land
A mobile clinic donated by California-based international humanitarian charity organisation, Direct Relief, has been deployed by Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton in…
2025-12-19
UWI, CCRIF back first climate‑attribution postdoctoral fellowship
Dr Jhordanne Jones has become the first recipient of a new postdoctoral fellowship created by The University of the West Indies (UWI) through its Climate Studies Group M…
2025-12-19
New German tour operator sees opportunity in Jamaica’s recovery
WESTERN BUREAU: Just days after Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s tourism sector, German tour operator Alltours made an unexpected decision: to launch Jamaica anyway,…
2025-12-19
JCF hails forensic work after 30-year sentence in Jean-Pierre Rhone murder
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has welcomed the 30-year prison sentence handed down to the man who murdered businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone, praising the investigati…
2025-12-19
BOJ flags higher inflation risk after Hurricane Melissa, maintains 5.75% rate
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has held its policy interest rate at 5.75 per cent, citing heightened inflation risks stemming from the more severe-than-expected economic impa…
2025-12-19
Mobile skate tour for downtown Kingston this weekend
The Jamaica Skate Culture Foundation (JSC) officially launches the Jamaican Skate Tour with a three-day kickoff event in downtown Kingston, from today until Sunday. The …
2025-12-19
Foreign Minister to address Senate on Friday
The Senate is scheduled to meet on Friday, with Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith set to make a statement during the sitting at Gor…
2025-12-19
EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American countries
(AP) — The European Union (EU) is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France a…
2025-12-18
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical resea…