Lead Stories

Operations along the industrial corridor of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew came to a standstill yesterday after a massive fire, believed to have been sparked by a gas tanker, quickly spread to nearby premises. The blaze, which raged for nearly...

A contract killer has been convicted for the execution-style murder of a man who was reportedly labelled an “informa” after allegedly alerting his employers to a fraudulent scheme that was siphoning millions of dollars from their Manchester-based...

Ajanae Parchment, the 11-year-old girl who underwent corrective surgery for severe scoliosis in November under challenging circumstances, is headed to St Hilda’s Diocesan High after scoring high in her Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams. The young...

With motorcycle deaths in Jamaica continuing at an alarming rate, especially among young men, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the JN Foundation, and the FIA Foundation have come together to strengthen helmet enforcement and rider safety...

Three state agencies have partially or fully won their appeal of a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated approvals for a $190-million apartment complex in St Andrew, with the court upholding enforcement orders for permit breaches. The Court of...

The Supreme Court has ruled that former People's National Party (PNP) politician Lawrence Rowe was unlawfully arrested, assaulted, and maliciously prosecuted by a policeman more than a decade ago. The judgment also carries a stern reminder to law...

More than one-third of Jamaican four-year-olds assessed for school readiness in 2024 were flagged for further developmental evaluation, as concerns grow over long delays in accessing critical support services. Of the 29,729 children assessed...

WESTERN BUREAU: While residents of Trelawny Northern acknowledge the progress made in infrastructure since the 2020 general election, some are urging further development – particularly in the area of water access and youth engagement. Ronald...

WESTERN BUREAU: As she approaches the end of her first term as member of parliament (MP) for Northern Trelawny, Tova Hamilton is reflective – grateful for the victories, honest about the challenges, and focused on the work still ahead. Hamilton’s...

Western Bureau: With weather forecasters predicting an active 2025 hurricane season, and the lack of proper drain cleaning in Lucea, the Hanover parish capital, residents are raising concerns about conditions they say are tailor-made for flooding....

Students sitting the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination next year will be tested on numeracy and literacy at the grade-six level, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information, has announced. The evaluation...

Almost nine out of 10 Jamaicans believe the Sex Offender Registry should be made public, a new opinion poll has revealed. The “overwhelming response” was reflected across all the age and gender demographic groupings, according to the latest...