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The St Catherine Parish Court in Spanish Town.
April 9, 2026

St Catherine court rules men held allegedly with cocaine on highway should stand trial

St Andrew residents Errol White and John Todd, who were held allegedly with cocaine along a highway, are to stand trial as a judge in the St Catherine Parish Court has ruled that they have a case to…
Commander of the St Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent Hopeton Nicholson, speaking with reporters on April 8, 2026.
April 9, 2026

St Catherine North police raise alarm over increase in sexual offences against children

Law enforcement officials in the St Catherine North Police Division are expressing concern over an increase in sexual offences involving children, with senior officers warning that many of the…
A screenshot from a video of a shooting incident in Jarrett Lane, Kingston
April 9, 2026

Two named persons of interest in Jarrett Lane gun incident

The police have named two persons of interest in connection with Saturday’s shooting incident on Jarrett Lane in Kingston that was captured on video and has since gone viral. Being sought are ‘Sir…
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), addressing delegates on the third and final day of the JTA's 2026 education conference at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
April 9, 2026

JTA president hits back, says Education Minister was told about school shelter allegations

Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver has clapped back at critics questioning his reports of shelterees committing sexual acts while occupying school-based shelters, declaring…
The Westmoreland Bridge in St Mary
April 9, 2026

St Mary residents concerned about impact of mining on bridge, authority seeks to calm fears

The Mines and Geology Division is seeking to quell fears amid mounting complaints from residents that the structural integrity of the Westmoreland Bridge in St Mary is being compromised by mining…
The court heard that Dookhoo, who had a history of alcohol use, would become irritated when his mother confronted him about his drinking.
April 9, 2026

Former MP accused of incest granted $300,000 bail

The former Member of Parliament charged with incest following allegations that he sexually assaulted his young teenage daughter in January was today granted $300,000 bail when he appeared in court in…
Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie addresses the Local government and community month 2021 National Church Service, which was held at the Abundant Life Ministries in Green Park, Trelawny on Sunday November 21.
April 9, 2026

Government sets May 8 deadline to relocate Hurricane Melissa shelterees

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has announced that all persons still housed in school shelters following Hurricane Melissa will be relocated to suitable accommodations by…
Entrance to the Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine.
April 9, 2026

Security scare disrupts operations at Spanish Town Hospital, says SERHA

Operations at Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine were disrupted Thursday after a reported “bomb threat,” according to the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA). “The St Catherine North…
Kirk Benjamin, acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency.
April 9, 2026

Kirk Benjamin to act as Jamaica Customs Agency CEO

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced the temporary appointment of Kirk Benjamin as acting chief executive officer. His appointment becomes effective, Friday, April 10, following a…