More than 15 years after businessman Keith Clarke was fatally shot during a joint police-military operation, his family has filed a lawsuit alleging that security forces stormed the wrong house during the deadly pre-dawn raid. Filed by Clarke’s...
An employee and a former employee of the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) have both been acquitted of fraud charges in connection with a $222-million scheme uncovered at the state agency. Andrea Picton, an accounting clerk, was found not guilty on 10...
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is calling for the urgent reform of the world’s multilateral systems so that small countries, including his own island nation, can benefit from specific financial streams. “Jamaica has achieved economic...
Western Bureau: The staff at the Princess Hotel and Resort in Green Island, Hanover, and the 1,600 students at the nearby Green Island High School, will now find it much easier to negotiate the roadway in that area as two sets of traffic lights...
After the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s unkept promise to remove Old Harbour High School from the shift system by 2016, Principal Lynton Weir remains hopeful that the commitment will be honoured by the new timeline of 2028...
WESTERN BUREAU: Thirty-three retirees, who were formerly employed by the Western Regional Heath Authority (WRHA), were given a heartfelt send-off when they were honoured for their commitment and dedication during a luncheon in Montego Bay, St...
WESTERN BUREAU: Following recent suicides committed by teenagers in western Jamaica, two reputable therapists are contending that while the factors behind the irreversible act are varied, parents and other adults should avoid putting pressure on...
Western Bureau: Scores of men over 40 gathered on Thursday in the Savanna-la-Mar Independence Park for a free health screening hosted by the Misty Blue Cancer Care Foundation in partnership with the Westmoreland Health Department. Under the theme ‘...
Under growing public pressure, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Thursday broke its silence on the controversial police killing of 22-year-old Jamar Farquharson while also taking aim at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM)...
A former supervisor at a Kingston car wash testified on Thursday that Constable Noel Maitland paid her a $2,000 deposit at the business in July 2022 after bringing in a sofa for cleaning. She told the court that Maitland, who she identified in...
WESTERN BUREAU: Darien Henry, principal of Montego Bay Community College, is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s use of tablets and mobile phones, warning that these devices can serve as gateways for predators and platforms for...
WESTERN BUREAU: Errol Greene, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, has confirmed that all Jamaican workers and 50 unskilled Chinese workers are no longer employed on the construction site of the new multibillion-dollar...
WESTERN BUREAU: Errol Greene, trustee of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), has appealed to justices of the peace (JPs) to expose colleagues who exploit their office for personal gain, and in so doing, erode public trust and tarnish...
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 12:12 AM
Boundbrook, Portland: Thirty Haitians who were among a group that landed illegally on a beach in Kensington, eastern Portland, on Sunday were repatriated yesterday. The group, comprised of adult males and females, and children, was transported...
Life-saving blood was yesterday being sought for one of two men who were shot and injured after marauding gunmen opened heavy fire on patrons inside a bar at the Galloway and Mission roads intersection in St Andrew on Monday night. Both roadways...
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 12:12 AM
The public defender has demanded that police make body-worn cameras mandatory in all operations, joining rights groups in calling for urgent reforms after the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Jahmar Farquharson. “We firmly support and recommend that...
Published:Thursday | September 25, 2025 | 12:12 AM
Eight alleged members of the Clarendon-based Ranko Gang, reportedly led by a police constable, Tafari Silvera, are scheduled to go on trial on April 13, 2026. The trial date was scheduled last Friday when the defendants appeared in the Home Circuit...
Prospect, St Mary: Established in 1956, Prospect College in St Mary, which was designed to instil moral values and discipline among boys, is reaping academic success, especially during the recently concluded Caribbean Secondary Examination...
Stating that bullying is an age-old problem in schools, Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Mark Malabver says it is time for the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information to take a more targeted approach to addressing the issue. “...
WESTERN BUREAU: Royalton CHIC is set to bring its signature brand of glamour, style, and high-energy sophistication to Jamaica, with the announcement of Royalton CHIC Jamaica Paradise Cove, An adults only Autograph Collection all-inclusive resort,...
Published:Wednesday | September 24, 2025 | 12:12 AM
The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), which has long grappled with addressing the quality of its service delivery to customers, says it is continuing to strengthen Jamaica’s business environment through modernisation, improved service delivery,...
The St Andrew traffic police are investigating two separate road crashes that occurred yesterday afternoon, leaving a woman dead and at least 13 others injured. The first crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. along the Newcastle main road in rural St...
WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says regulation of peer-to-peer accommodation, such as Airbnbs, remains a priority, with over 30 per cent of last year’s 4.3 million visitors to the island opting for such stays. Speaking at a JAPEX...
Rayharna Wright may not be a household name, but her quiet resolve and sharp strategic instincts have positioned her as a rising force in Jamaican political campaigning. The St Catherine native was the architect behind Rhoda Moy Crawford’s first...
Although some political candidates have begun taking down campaign advertisements in line with the September 17 deadline set by the political ombudsman, at least three mayors believe that the pace of removal is still too slow – one week past the...
