News
July 15, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Kingston labourer accused of Old Harbour Road shooting freed
Nearly four years after he was accused of shooting a man along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine, a Kingston labourer was today acquitted of gun-related charges in the Gun Court.
July 15, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man fatally stabbed in Gregory Park
Detectives in St Catherine are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man during a dispute in Gregory Park, Portmore, on Monday.
July 15, 2026
by Andre Williams
Road safety officials intensify push for fewer than 300 road deaths
Road safety officials are intensifying efforts to reduce Jamaica’s annual road death toll to fewer than 300, with a renewed focus on curbing motorcycle fatalities and protecting vulnerable road users.
July 15, 2026
Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations, end of islands' territorial status
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – A group of Caribbean leaders met with senior clergy from the Church of England on Tuesday as the push for slavery reparations intensifies, with activists also calling for…
July 15, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Portmore car salesman fraud case referred to Restorative Justice
Portmore car salesman Adrian Cope, who is accused of collecting money from several customers without delivering the vehicles they ordered, has had his case referred to Restorative Justice.
July 14, 2026
Who is a British Overseas citizen?
Dear Mr. Bassie,
Please advise on who is considered a British overseas citizen.
L.S.
Dear L.S.,
Persons would have become a British overseas citizen on January 1,1983 if both of the following…
July 14, 2026
Can I have my green card sent to Jamaica?
Dear Mrs Huntington
My green card will expire in November. I know I can apply for renewal only six months before expiration. My question is whether I need to provide an US address or use my Jamaican…
July 15, 2026
Caribbean governments urged to balance fuel subsidies amid US-Iran conflict
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Caribbean governments are being urged to carefully balance short-term fuel subsidies with long-term investments as the conflict between the United States and Iran drives up…