News
April 17, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
‘A‑Start’ initiative offers livelihood boost to St Mary residents
Several farmers in the St Mary communities of Belfield, Cromwell and Enfield on Wednesday received farming tools and equipment aimed at strengthening their agricultural ventures and promoting more…
April 17, 2026
Kingston Western police seize 33 rounds of ammunition during operation
Lawmen assigned to the Kingston Western Police Division have seized 33 rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation on Upper Second Street in the area on Wednesday night. The police report that…
April 17, 2026
Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange hails legacy of reggae singer Ernie Smith
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange has paid tribute to iconic reggae singer-songwriter Ernie Smith, saying his voice will resound in hearts and memories forever. Smith, 80, passed…
April 17, 2026
St Thomas truckers adopting proper load-transport practises
Truck drivers travelling along the main thoroughfare in St.Thomas, particularly on the Morant Bay to Kingston route, are demonstrating improved compliance with proper load transport practices, thereby…
April 17, 2026
PNP: Ernie Smith’s music captured the Jamaican spirit
The People’s National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of singer-songwriter Ernie Smith, hailing him as a gifted creative whose music helped define a generation and capture the everyday spirit of…
April 17, 2026
Two more charged by MOCA in $80 million NCB phishing scam
The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is reporting that it has arrested and charged two more persons in connection with its ongoing investigation into an $80 million phishing…
April 17, 2026
Vlogger Jaii Frais must be charged or freed by 6 p.m. today, court rules
A judge in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court Friday morning ruled that popular vlogger Jaii Frais must be charged or released by 6 p.m. today by the police. The order was made arising from an…
April 17, 2026
St Catherine landlord accused of assaulting tenant gets $200,000 bail
A 45-year-old vendor from Linstead, St Catherine, who is accused of sexually assaulting his tenant, has been granted $200,000 bail with surety. The accused, Dwight Blake, is facing three counts of…
April 17, 2026
Grange urges empathy over criticism after World Athletics denies transfer of Jamaican athletes to Türkiye
Minister of Sport Olivia Grange says the Government is monitoring developments following a decision by World Athletics to deny requests from 11 athletes, including four Jamaicans, to switch allegiance…