A 30-year-old St Catherine man has been arrested and charged for allegedly molesting the seven-year-old daughter of his girlfriend. He is charged with child pornography and sexual touching. The police reported that the man allegedly engaged in...
The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) says it is deeply saddened by the passing of distinguished sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver. Oliver died today at the age of 40. The PAJ says he was widely respected across the media...
The Ministry of Labour says it will accelerate household damage assessment operations following Hurricane Melissa as it seeks to provide additional assistance to affected families. The ministry says it will undertake a four-week surge in...
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that piped water supply has now been successfully restored to the remaining sections of Rose Heights in Montego Bay, St James, following remedial work on valves along its network. The NWC says that...
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed condolences following the passing of respected sports broadcaster Donald Oliver, describing him as an erudite commentator who contributed significantly to sports broadcasting in Jamaica. Oliver...
Sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver has passed away. He died suddenly this morning. He reportedly suffered a medical emergency and subsequently died. Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Home Affairs Minister in Guyana, Oneidge Walrond, said Monday that at least 70 per cent of vehicles operating in the country do so outside the law regarding the use of tint on motor vehicles. As a result, the government...
The police have imposed a curfew in sections of Lacovia, St Elizabeth. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29 and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North...
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela, but the U.S. offered few details. Trump initially seemed to confirm a strike...
The Shop with a Cop Initiative once again brought smiles, hope, and meaningful connections to dozens of children and families as officers from the St Catherine South Police Division partnered with community stakeholders to host the 2025 edition of...
Young people in St Thomas are being empowered to embrace their civic responsibilities through a project launched by Miss St Thomas Festival Queen 2025, Fiona DaCosta. The project, launched on International Human Rights Day, December 10, at the...
The love for farming and irrigation access have been cited by farmers on the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon as reasons they returned to their fields after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. The Parnassus Agro Park falls...
The artistic side of Suzette Granville emerged from necessity: a need to support her son financially. It has since become a venture that continues to yield valuable returns. “I am a teacher, but I do jewellery, which started out of me wanted to...
Dear Miss Powell, I applied for a Canadian study permit, but my application was rejected. The letter I received didn’t explain much. A friend said I can request something called GCMS notes. What is that, and how can I apply from Jamaica? YT Dear...
If you are planning your finances or estate in 2026, a life insurance policy should be a top priority, especially if you don’t already have one. Life insurance offers a range of benefits that can provide financial security and peace of mind for you...
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington I have a couple of questions.Can an American citizen marry someone from another country whose American visa has been cancelled to regain entry to the US before the stipulated time given to the person from the other...
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what type of visa I would need to obtain to just pass through the United Kingdom as I do not intend to stay over there. I would appreciate any advice. OO Dear OO, Persons might need a visa to pass...
A 41-year-old security guard has been charged over the seizure of a firearm during a police operation in Zaidie Gardens, St Andrew on December 26. The accused, Keven Smith, from Seaview Gardens in St Andrew, is charged with possession of a...
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is seeking to assure the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are safe for human health. Fogging is being conducted in several communities to control the increase in the...
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says 72 specialised vehicles, including bucket trucks, diggers, pole trailers, and pick-ups, have arrived in Jamaica to boost electricity restoration after Hurricane Melissa. The vehicles were offloaded...
Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Rohan 'Alvin' Smith at his home in Kingston in March. The accused is Nicoye Waldron, otherwise called 'Bundog,' of Walker Crescent, Kingston 11. Waldron...
(AP) — Anthony Joshua, the British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, is “stable” in hospital after a car crash that killed two other passengers in Nigeria on Monday. “Life is much more important than boxing. I am praying for the lost...
HONOLULU (AP) — Mike Lambert heard fewer illegal fireworks exploding in his suburban Honolulu neighbourhood in the months after a chain of blasts at a house party last New Year’s Eve led to the deaths of six people, including a 3-year-old boy. As...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Four men, including a Jamaican, in The Bahamas have been denied bail on charges stemming from an alleged attempt to smuggle cocaine and marijuana into the country. The prosecution alleges that Bahamian nationals Howard...
