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More than two dozens shells were reportedly found in a yard and along the roadway.
April 17, 2026 by Andre Williams

‘We’re tired of it’

A 29th birthday celebration in Trench Town turned into a night of fear and trauma on Wednesday after police officers descended on a family gathering, detained the celebrant, and allegedly discharged…
Everton McFarlane, executive director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica.
April 17, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

IAJ raises alarm over up to 100% jump in insurance industry fees

Executive Director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) Everton McFarlane says players in the insurance industry are concerned about the magnitude of increase in insurance fees, in some…
A fisherman of more than 40 years, Kevin Absolom, who fishes around the Kingston Harbour, says he has resorted to making shorter trips.
April 17, 2026 by Sashana Small

Shorter trips, higher prices

Rising oil prices are taking a toll on Jamaican fishermen, forcing many to make shorter trips out to sea and to increase the price of their catch to cope with the escalating fuel expenses. “It rough…
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter.
April 17, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Dr Roger Hunter’s suspension overturned

The Medical Appeals Tribunal has set aside the suspension of neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter just under a year after it was imposed by the Medical Council of Jamaica in May 2025. The three-member panel…
Odaine Thomas, junior warden of Friendly Lodge 383, presents a cheque on behalf of the Freemason Association of Jamaica to Lance Corporal Andrew Cammock of the Cornwall College Cadet Unit. Sharing in the occasion are Lecia Allen (left), vice-principal of C
April 17, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Cornwall College Cadet Unit gets $400K to revive drum corps

WESTERN BUREAU: The Cornwall College Cadet Unit, which is a part of the Fourth Battalion of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), has been gifted a $400,000 donation by the Freemason Association of…
Floyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining.
April 17, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Green urges animal welfare to be built into disaster planning

WESTERN BUREAU: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is calling for animal health and welfare to be formally integrated into disaster risk reduction and management strategies across Jamaica and the wider…
Kith‑Ann Excell, organiser of the Comfort and Care Relief Drive, stands alongside donated relief supplies at a Florida warehouse.
April 17, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Relief drive seeks sponsors to deliver donated supplies

Relief supplies assembled for Jamaica’s elderly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa have yet to reach their intended recipients. The items have been collected and packed, but their organiser is now…
Omar Wright (left), lead, environment and community development at the JN Foundation presents a cheque to Reverend Father Garvin Augustine, executive director of Mustard Seed Communities to carry out repairs to Blessed Assurance in St James, which was dama
April 17, 2026

Mustard Seed to undertake critical repairs with funds raised by JN

The JN Foundation has channelled approximately $1.4 million to the Mustard Seed Communities’ (MSC) Blessed Assurance home in St James to assist with critical rebuilding following severe damage by…
Dr Michelle Pinnock (second from right), daughter of the late Dr Cecile Walden, presents remarks on behalf of her family during a remembrance and honour service on Wednesday at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Montego Bay, St James. Also pictured are Wald
April 17, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

SSTC pays tribute to former principal Dr Cecile Walden

WESTERN BUREAU: Retired educator Dr Cecile Walden was honoured in glowing speeches and songs on Wednesday night at the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC) in Montego Bay, where a remembrance service…