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April 11, 2026

St Catherine sales rep missing since March 29

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate 32-year-old Kimaunie Lounds, a sales representative from Spanish Town, St Catherine, who has been missing since March 29. Lounds is of brown complexion,…
Arsenal's Gabriel reacts following defeat in Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England on April 11, 2026. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
April 11, 2026

Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Arsenal's Premier League title bid was hit by a stunning 2-1 loss to Bournemouth in London on Saturday. The league leader blew the chance to move 12 points clear of second-placed Manchester City…
April 11, 2026

Diaspora urged to channel health donations through healthcare foundation

Executive Director of the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas, is encouraging members of the Jamaican Diaspora to channel all donations to the public health sector through the…
April 11, 2026

Police: Over 140 rounds of ammo seized in St Andrew operation

More than 140 rounds of ammunition were seized during a joint police-military operation in Goldsmith Villa in August Town, St Andrew on Friday, the police say. No one was arrested. According to the…
General Secretary of the PNPYO, Peta-Gay Ferguson.
April 11, 2026

PNPYO accuses Parliament's Ethics Committee of selective enforcement in recalling MP Dennis Gordon

The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is condemning what it describes as selective enforcement by Parliament’s Ethics Committee, following its recall of lawmaker Dennis Gordon over…
April 11, 2026

23-year-old man shot dead in Linstead

Detectives assigned to the St Catherine North Police Division have launched an investigation into the murder of a 23-year-old man in Linstead on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as…
JTA President Mark Malabver
April 11, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

JTA mum on details as ministry challenges authenticity of school shelter sex claim

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says he is disappointed with the government posture in demanding full disclosure to his claim that shelterees are engaging…
The main entrance to the University Hospital of the West Indies in 
St Andrew.
April 10, 2026 by Kimone Francis

NO FIRING FIX

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the removal of individual heads at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) will do little to cure a “dysfunctional culture” that has…
A wall on the approach to the bridge breaking away from the road surface.
April 10, 2026 by Gareth Davis Sr

Authorities say Wag Water River works pose no risk to key St Mary bridge

The National Works Agency (NWA) and the Mines and Geology Division have moved to allay public concern that recent activity along the Wag Water River is putting the Westmoreland Bridge in St Mary at…