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April 13, 2026
New helmet standard aims to save lives, reduce economic costs
Jamaica is losing billions of dollars annually due to motorcycle crashes, with unsafe and substandard helmets emerging as a major contributor to both fatalities and the country’s growing economic…
April 13, 2026
Auto painters urged to practise safety protocols
Automotive painters in western Jamaica were recently urged to prioritise safety on the job as Berger Paints Jamaica hosted a hands-on workshop and training session in Montego Bay, St James,…
April 13, 2026
SCJ Holdings intensifies measures to curb illegal sale, occupation of former sugar lands
SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJH) is imploring persons seeking land for housing or other purposes to pursue legitimate channels and engage formally with the entity. The appeal comes as the company…
April 13, 2026
Popular vlogger Jaii Frais among three injured in shooting incident at Big Wall
Popular vlogger Jaii Frais, whose given name is Jhaedee Richards, is among three people in hospital following a shooting incident at carnival after-party Big Wall, which was held at the Ranny Williams…
April 13, 2026
Music producer in police custody after shooting incident at Big Wall
A popular music producer and artiste manager is in police custody as investigators probe yesterday’s shooting at post-carnival party Big Wall, which saw three men being shot and injured, including…
April 13, 2026
Two men shot in gun attack at barbershop in St Catherine
A barber and a customer inside his shop were shot during a gun attack in the Marlie Hill district, St Catherine, on Sunday afternoon. The police report that about 4:00 p.m., the barber was at his…
April 13, 2026
Hertford, Wesmoreland taxi operators protest poor roads, mount roadblock
Taxi operators in Hertford, Westmoreland, today withdrew their services and mounted a roadblock along the main road in the community to protest poor road conditions in the area. The blockage…
April 13, 2026
St Catherine businessman fined over $850,000 for uncustomed cigarettes
A St Catherine businessman who was held with a quantity of uncustomed cigarettes at his establishment in Spanish Town last year was fined over $850,000 or six months’ imprisonment in the parish court…
April 13, 2026
US visitor shot at Big Wall says he’s traumatised, needs urgent surgical treatment
One of the three men shot and injured at post-carnival party Big Wall on Sunday says the ordeal has left him deeply traumatised and facing urgent medical treatment back home in the United States. …