The Government and the Opposition have hailed veteran drummer and musician Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar as an extraordinary and influential figure in Jamaican music who contributed significantly to the musical landscape. Dunbar passed away this morning...
Proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were briefly interrupted this afternoon when the judge summoned prosecution and defence attorneys for a brief in-chambers meeting after defence counsel Hugh Wildman made an unflattering comment about lead...
The Government estimates that, as of January 8 this year, the value of emergency procurement contracts has exceeded $5 billion since the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Jovell Barrett, the chief public procurement policy officer...
Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts, has been named Businessman/Philanthropist of the Year for 2025 by regional news publication Caribbean National Weekly (CNW). In announcing the honour, CNW cited Stewart’s stewardship of the...
Reggae Boy Cory Burke is among four men charged following an incident at a football match in Portmore on Sunday, during which two police officers were allegedly assaulted, the police say. They have been charged with assaulting the police,...
Three men, including a butcher, have been charged after police uncovered alleged breaches of the Agricultural Protection Act and the Butcher’s Regulation during operations in Manchester and Clarendon last Friday. The arrests were made by members...
(AP) — Israel brought home the remains of the last hostage in Gaza on Monday, clearing the way for the next and more challenging phase of its ceasefire with Hamas. The next step is likely to be the reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt, enabling...
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake is appealing a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his directive to remove Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron as chairman of the Police Officers’ Association (POA). The notice of appeal was filed on January 23....
Former production workers at The Gleaner today staged a protest at the entrance to the media company, calling for the payment of redundancy money. According to the ex-workers, the payments were due on Friday, January 23. However, they claim that...
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has reported an increase in the number of emergency calls received in 2025. “We would have responded to well over 20,000 emergency incidents. 21,699 to be exact and this is a 13.7 per cent increase over the previous...
A 70-year-old foreign national on Sunday died from injuries received in a vehicular crash in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The deceased has been identified by the police as Torill-Oyen Jarrett of Norway. The police report that about 2:10 p.m., Jarrett was...
Three policemen helped a St Thomas woman deliver her baby early Saturday morning. The police report that the officers responded to an emergency 911 call from the woman, who was seeking help after going into labour at her home in Bull Bay....
The police in St Mary are probing the death of a man whose body was found behind the Highgate Post Office in Highgate. He has been identified by the police as 36-year-old labourer Okelio Taylor, otherwise called 'Brown Man', of a Highgate address...
A man from Manchester and another from Westmoreland have been charged by the police in St Catherine for breaking into a store in Angels in Spanish Town and stealing several electronic items valued at over $2 million. Charged with larceny,...
At a time when Jamaican workplaces are grappling with talent retention, leadership succession, and gender equity at senior levels, Anjelica Holmes’ journey stands out as a compelling example of what modern leadership can look like. The 2024 People...
CMC: The National Conference of Actors for New Governance (NCANG) in Haiti has written to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett, seeking the intervention of the 15-member regional grouping in “the immediate...
A $5-million solid waste management initiative is now being implemented in Ocho Rios, St Ann with the installation of 33 garbage receptacles across key areas of the town, aimed at improving cleanliness, environmental management, and the overall...
Residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon benefitted from a multi-faceted community outreach initiative led by the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) and partners, which brought together health services, psychosocial support and practical relief for...
In support of Jamaica’s agricultural recovery following Hurricane Melissa, Grace Foods has partnered with the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation to mobilise direct support for farmers through its Grace Jerk Airport Pop-Up. Travellers passing through...
Every February, Valentine’s Day amplifies what single people already know – that public life is built for two. Restaurants roll out prix fixe menus for couples. Hotels promote “romantic getaway” packages designed for double occupancy. A table for...
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck last week suspended debate on the Jury (Amendment) bill, 2026, after Opposition leader Mark Golding said he could not support the proposed law in its current form as there were provisions...
WESTERN BUREAU: The National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Western Parks and Markets (WPM) currently has 16 government-issued garbage trucks, four tipper trucks, and seven supplementary units to service its coverage area across western...
(AP) — Manchester United's Matheus Cunha blew the English Premier League football title race wide open with a stunning winner as his team beat Arsenal 3-2 on Sunday. The Brazil international curled an 87th-minute long-range shot past goalkeeper...
(AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to United States President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada...
