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April 22, 2026
Woman fatally shot at MoBay church door
A woman was fatally shot at the entrance to the New Testament Church of God at Water Lane in Montego Bay, St James, on Wednesday afternoon, while a fasting service was being held inside. The…
April 22, 2026
St Catherine man accused of traffic ticket scam gets bail extension, warned by court
A St Catherine man charged for allegedly fraudulently collecting money from a motorist to “assist” in clearing his traffic tickets was given a stern warning before his bail was extended in the parish…
April 22, 2026
Two men fatally shot by police in Portland
Two men were fatally shot by the police in Sherwood Forest district, Portland on Wednesday morning. The police report that two firearms were seized. The police report that around 5:15, a team…
April 22, 2026
Attorney wants prosecutorial review of Clarendon wife-killing case, cites ‘partial defence’ for accused husband
The attorney for the Clarendon man charged with killing his wife and setting their house on fire has asked prosecutors to conduct a “thorough review” of the evidence in the case regarding a potential…
April 22, 2026
Police seize gun, 95 rounds of ammunition in Denham Town
The police have seized 95 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Denham Town, Kingston. They also reported the seizure of an illegal firearm as well as an M16 magazine. Reports from the Denham…
April 22, 2026
Importers urged to clear cargo from Montego Bay by April 30 amid congestion concerns
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging importers, consignees, and customs brokers to immediately clear cargo at warehouse facilities at the Montego Bay Freeport by April 30 as part of efforts to…
April 22, 2026
Gov’t to amend gun law, ease penalties for imitation firearms
Jamaica’s gun law is to be amended this year to provide lesser penalties for possession of an imitation gun. The announcement by Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang on Wednesday…
April 22, 2026
Caribbean Cement reports production challenges amid ongoing heavy rainfall
Caribbean Cement Company says ongoing heavy rainfall has disrupted its operations, leading to challenges in cement production and delays in meeting demand. In a statement on Wednesday, the company…
April 22, 2026
The cost of moving money
On Tuesday afternoon, one of Jamaica’s major commercial banks notified customers that it will introduce a fee of $19.55, including GCT, for outgoing ACH transfers effective June 1, 2026, a service…