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August 22, 2026
56-year-old Portland woman charged over alleged church break-in
A 56-year-old Portland woman has been charged for allegedly breaking into a church and stealing items. She is Jane Brown, a vendor of Stony Hill in Ranza, who is charged with sacrilege and receiving…
August 22, 2026
Update | Portmore woman accused of making false house break-in report to get grant remanded
The Portmore, St Catherine, woman charged for allegedly making a false robbery report to the police in an attempt to obtain money was remanded when she appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on…
August 22, 2026
43-y-o St Andrew man charged for fatally stabbing brother with machete
A 43-year-old St Andrew man has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of his brother during an altercation at their home. Charged is Ruel Myles, an electrician of Tobias Road,…
August 22, 2026
US plans to pay $850 million of the $5 billion it owes the United Nations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States government has notified Congress of its plans to pay $850 million of the several billion it owes to the United Nations, the largest payment the Trump administration…
August 21, 2026
by Janet Silvera
FLIGHT SQUEEZE - Ja-Florida fares soar past US$3,000 as travellers battle for scarce seats
WESTERN BUREAU: Travellers trying to get between Jamaica and Florida in the United States are facing airfares exceeding US$3,000, sold-out flights, and limited alternatives as a severe summer squeeze…
August 21, 2026
by Sashana Small
Blake’s grade-one sweep - Young teacher’s dedication pays off as all 10 TD students earn top marks
Kemoy Blake, the technical drawing teacher at Winston Jones High School in Manchester, is used to his students achieving high passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)…
August 21, 2026
Parents urged to send children to regulated early-childhood institutions
Chair of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, is urging parents and guardians of young children to ensure that they choose early-childhood institutions (ECIs) that have…
August 21, 2026
Consumer Affairs encourages smart back-to-school shopping
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging Jamaicans to exercise due diligence when purchasing back-to-school items. Speaking on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Television programme,…
August 21, 2026
NHT waives $585 million in peril insurance premiums for Hurricane Melissa-affected mortgagors
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has waived the peril insurance premiums for mortgagors in the parishes worst affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The $585-million waiver was applied to…