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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green (centre), Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize, Dr Ana Touza (third right), present farmers with agricultural input
April 21, 2026

FAO and Government of Jamaica hand over fertiliser to farmers for hurricane recovery support

Farmers across several parishes are set to benefit from fertiliser and planting material, as the Government intensifies recovery efforts through partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization…
The Ministry of Education building in Kingston. - File photo
April 21, 2026

Education Ministry condemns fatal stabbing of Seaforth High student

The Ministry of Education has expressed deep concern and outrage following the fatal stabbing of a student of Seaforth High School during a dispute at the Morant Bay Bus Park in St Thomas on Monday…
Ramone Henry
April 21, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

St Ann community 'traumatised'

Member of Parliament (MP) for South East St Ann, Dr Kenneth Russell, has called for a full and transparent investigation into the killing of two brothers by the police in Steerfield, St Ann, early…
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April 21, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Witness wary over 'resealed' exhibit in Acadia murder trial

Defence attorneys in the Acadia Drive murder trial yesterday objected to the identification of an exhibit in the Home Circuit Court, contending that the seal on the envelope had already been broken.
The Old Hope Road, St Andrew-based Jamaica College.
April 21, 2026 by Erica Virtue

More heat on JC

The mother of the former Jamaica College (JC) schoolboy who suffered injuries after a violent attack weeks ago believes her claim that the school has a gang and bullying culture has been supported by…
Maria Marta Iglesias Paz, captain, Buenos Aires’ San Jorge Golf Club, putts on hole six during Sunday’s All-Female Argentine Jamaica Tournament at Sandals Upton Golf and Country Club in St Mary.
April 21, 2026

Melissa fails to stop Jamaica Golf Tournament

Undeterred by last October’s Hurricane Melissa, which had derailed their historic golf tournament dubbed the ‘Jamaica’, a dozen Argentine female golfers flew into the island last Wednesday to fulfil…
Patrons lay flat in a Mt James, St Andrew venue as directed by police. The lawmen swooped down on the venue in search of wanted men and illegal firearms.
April 21, 2026 by Andre Williams

Partying under the gun

The shooting of a teenage girl at an entertainment event early Monday morning has intensified concerns about the frequency of gun-related incidents at entertainment events, with several security…
Jayden Seales
April 21, 2026

Harpy Eagles tighten grip, Red Force back on top

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) The Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force are in strong positions to push for victories in their second-round matches in the West Indies Championships at…
Chris Gayle
April 21, 2026

Gayle named co-owner of European T20 franchise

GLASGOW, Scotland (CMC): Legendary West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has been announced as the co-owner of a Glasgow-based franchise taking part in this summer’s inaugural European T20 Premier League…