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A devastating hit-and-run accident in Spanish Town, St Catherine, has claimed the life of 30-year-old Shadene Wright, marking the fourth female fatality on the area's roads in recent days. According to reports, the incident occurred around 6:20...
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A defendant who is blaming her mother for transferring the title to a property in her name has been denied an extension of time by the Supreme Court to file a defence in a claim alleging fraudulent transfer of the property. Maria Angelina Stoner,...
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's impact, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has launched a comprehensive recovery programme aimed at restoring Jamaica's poultry sector. As part of the relief efforts, thousands of local...
Some 11,500 Jamaicans who were most affected by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, are being targeted for cash assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) to support their recovery. Head of the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti...
Work on the construction of an infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers who give birth while in custody is nearing completion. The facility, which is the brainchild of State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Juliet Cuthbert-...
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has revealed that based on discussions held with the president of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) this morning, customers should see a significant reduction in their next electricity bill. Vaz, who spoke to The...
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says it is set to accept nominations from eligible candidates for the by-election in the constituency of St Ann North Eastern. Nomination will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Office...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine was strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico earlier today, drenching coastal Mexico and Texas on its way to hit Louisiana as a hurricane on Wednesday night. "We're going to have a very...
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader...
A man is dead and another is on the run following a stabbing incident near the bakery where they worked in Port Antonio, Portland, Monday morning. Police sources said that the two men were reportedly embroiled in a heated argument...
The police on Sunday seized an illegal gun in an abandoned building on Magnum Lane in Portmore, St Catherine. No arrest was made in connection with the find. It is reported that about 12:30 p.m., a police team conducted a targeted operation in the...
More than 70 beneficiaries from St Ann and Trelawny have received financial assistance to restore their homes, which were damaged by Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Under the Rebuild Jamaica initiative, organised by the Ministry of Labour...
Deputy Commissioner of Police Richard Stewart has assumed responsibility for the Crime and Security Portfolio in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), effective today. Stewart replaced former deputy commissioner Fitz Bailey who retired after four...
The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) has launched its UTech Open School of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development. The school operates as the oniversity’s open learning access entity, serving the needs of communities across Jamaica...
WESTERN BUREAU: With major plans to continue strengthening the relationship between Jamaica and his home country, Mayank Joshi, newly installed Indian high commissioner to Jamaica, believes the local tourism sector can benefit from an influx of...
We’ve long been warned about the looming demise of traditional journalism in the face of digital disruption. But some tech giants, once the very disruptors themselves, have been positioning themselves as journalism’s saviours. Programmes such as...
