News
April 9, 2026
by Karen Madden
NHF commissions major solar energy systems in green push
The National Health Fund (NHF) has taken a significant step towards improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs with the commissioning of a multimillion-dollar solar energy system at…
April 9, 2026
14-y-o girl killed, brother critical after house fire in Spanish Town
Tragedy struck the community of St John’s Garden in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Wednesday afternoon when a 14-year-old girl perished in a devastating house fire that also left her elder brother…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…