The relatives of Richard Thomas are disputing the police’s account of what led to the fatal shooting of the St Catherine man during a police operation in Lakes Pen, Spanish Town, on Thursday morning. The police claim that Thomas was shot during an...
Police in St Catherine were yesterday holding back on comment after a bizarre incident during a funeral at Dovecot #2 cemetery in Kitson Town on Monday left one man dead and another hospitalised. The incident, in which 23-year-old Isaac Foster,...
The Spanish Town Hospital has launched a state-of-the-art electronic health record (EHR) system to improve efficiency at the St Catherine-based facility. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said that the new system, which is part of...
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton is raising concerns over the quality of care and compassion provided to hospital patients, particularly in distressing situations, in the wake of the recent death of 14-year-old Anna Shay...
The Jamaican Government has announced a significant investment of J$10 billion (US$65 million) to transform the health sector in St Catherine. This initiative includes the redevelopment of the Spanish Town Hospital and upgrades to the St Jago and...
The small community of Bobby Lane in St Catherine was yesterday thrust into turmoil following the controversial killing of Vernon Campbell, popularly known as ‘Bald Head’. Campbell’s grieving mother described her son as a peaceful, football-loving...
With mounting environmental challenges in Portmore, St Catherine, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has committed to collaborating closely with the Portmore City Municipality to address various issues brought up by local...
In a passionate address in Clarendon, Prime Minister Andrew Holness vowed to make road repairs a top priority, signalling a strong commitment to fixing Jamaica’s road infrastructure. The announcement came during the nomination rally for Suzette...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced ambitious plans to transform Portmore, St Catherine, into the ‘Silicon Valley of Jamaica’ and a key technology hub for the Caribbean. This comes alongside his renewed efforts to secure parish status for...
The agricultural sector in Jamaica is steadily recovering nearly four months after Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm that caused an estimated $60 billion in damages. Agriculture Minister Floyd Green credited the resilience of farmers and a rapid...
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced that construction will commence immediately on a new, state-of-the-art health centre in Old Harbour, St Catherine. The US$6-million facility, funded through the Health System...
While asserting a commitment to freedom of the press, Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday stressed that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its supporters must engage in a strategy of promoting information favourable to the party in combating...
Portmore: Deputy Mayor of Portmore, Alric Campbell, has expressed grave concern over ongoing environmental degradation caused by land reclamation activities involving the filling of mangroves in certain parts of the city. Speaking at the...
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang stressed the urgent need for mental health wellness among police officers, at a symposium organised by the St Catherine South Police on Wednesday. The event, held at the Police College of Jamaica in...
Renowned for his commitment to both his police work and his ministry, Cyril Francis – affectionately called the ‘Preaching Policeman’ – has been promoted to the rank of sergeant after 19 years of service as a corporal. The promotion, announced in...
Residents of Bellas Gate in St Catherine are living in fear of retaliation from the cronies of an alleged gunman who was killed following what has been described as a deadly robbery attempt at a local bar. The incident unfolded Tuesday night when...
The St Catherine South police have confirmed that several horses remain at large following the escape of a herd from stables along the Bernard Lodge main road last Friday night. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution while traversing the...
The growing issue of garbage accumulation in Spanish Town has spurred action from the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, which is determined to clean up the town. Mayor of Spanish Town Norman Scott who recently reiterated his commitment to this...
Tragedy has struck the Commodore district in Linstead, St Catherine, for the fifth time in as many months, with the fatal shooting of Miriam Phillips, believed to be in her early fifties. The attack occurred around 8:30 Friday morning and also left...
Authorities in St Catherine North have launched an extensive probe into three men of Kingston addresses, who are suspected of being involved in a series of crimes across St Catherine and other parishes. The police have not yet released the names...
Eight people were hit early yesterday morning as gunshots rang out during a wake held in Back Pastures, Point Hill in St Catherine to mourn the passing of the grandmother of reggae entertainer Christopher Martin. As the dust settled after two...
Residents of Main Street in Gregory Park, Portmore, say they are living in terror after a brazen daylight shooting on Sunday afternoon which left two men dead and another hospitalised. The men, Kemar Williams, also known as Ghetto Bear, and Odaine...
In a tense and tragic turn of events, 20-year-old Thierry Headley was shot and killed during a security forces operation in the Backland community of Jones Avenue in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Wednesday morning. The incident has ignited outrage...
In a dramatic turn of events on Monday afternoon, a surprise visit by Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake and his team led to the apprehension of two men at premises in Tryall Heights, St Catherine. The site had become a hotbed of criminal activity...
In a dramatic turn of events early Sunday morning, law enforcement officials took down three men, including a notorious member of the One Order Gang, in a high-stakes shootout in St Catherine. The confrontation, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. in...
