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May 19, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Give body cameras to cops, says clergyman

WESTERN BUREAU: Bishop Dr Roy Notice, the chairman of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, has joined the ongoing public discussion about police body-worn cameras, urging National Security Minister…
May 19, 2026 by Keisha Hill

From Jamaica to Netflix - How Ni’Cola Mitchell built a global movement empowering 50,000 girls

Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer  Jamaica-born entrepreneur, philanthropist and global youth advocate Dr Ni’Cola Mitchell has transformed personal adversity into one of the most impactful girls’…
May 19, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist and Gareth Davis Sr

‘Stop playing around’ with vaccination - St Mary residents confront fears during Vaccination Week 

Jamaicans should stop “playing around” with vaccination, St Mary Medical Officer of Health Dr Tamara Henry-Gilpin has warned, amid persistent hesitancy and low uptake of key vaccines. Her warning…
May 19, 2026

Westmoreland Health Department and CARPIN partner to tackle child poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department has partnered with the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) to strengthen public education initiatives aimed at reducing incidents of accidental poisoning…
May 19, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

Court imposes conditions on station bail granted to St Catherine minister of religion accused of fraud

A judge in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday questioned why the police granted station bail to a minister of religion who was reportedly elusive before his arrest on fraud charges. Sean Green,…
May 19, 2026

Two St James men charged for allegedly being members of a gang

The police in St James have charged two men with being part of a criminal organization in connection with several incidents in Hanover, St James, Trelawny, and Manchester between June and September…
May 19, 2026

Portmore car salesman charged with fraud over undelivered vehicles

A Portmore, St Catherine man has been charged with fraud after he allegedly failed to deliver motor vehicles for which he collected down payments from customers. Charged is 44-year-old car salesman…
May 19, 2026

Stony Hill woman charged for allegedly stealing millions from her job

A 52-year-old woman who worked as an assistant manager at a St Andrew business establishment has been charged by the police for allegedly stealing $3.5 million from her job and failing to pay back the…
May 19, 2026

Motorists encouraged to plan routes before leaving home

Motorists are being encouraged to properly plan their routes before leaving home as part of efforts to reduce distracted driving and road crashes.