News
June 16, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
District constable granted $300,000 bail on ganja-related charges
A district constable accused of introducing prohibited items into a correctional institution was granted $300,000 bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Monday.
June 16, 2026
DCS suspends food deliveries to South Camp inmates
The Department of Correctional Services has suspended, effective immediately, the delivery of food items by visitors to inmates at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre, the agency said in a…
June 16, 2026
Police: St Elizabeth man charged with chopping brother to death, wounding of mother and sibling
A 19-year-old St Elizabeth man has been charged with the chopping-murder of one of his brothers, and wounding of his mother and another sibling following a dispute on Saturday, the police say.
June 16, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Montreal diaspora group to leverage Diaspora Conference for deeper Jamaica engagement
The Jamaica Association of Montreal (JAM) said it intends to leverage discussions at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference to drive deeper diaspora involvement in national development.
June 16, 2026
Growth & Jobs | We must unite to build resilience - Hudson-Wilkin
Jamaica-born Anglican bishop, Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, has called on Jamaicans at home and abroad to build a unified community to strengthen the country’s resilience and amplify its global voice.
June 16, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Consider Family Indemnity Plan as tool to manage funeral expenses - Blagrove
A senior insurance executive is encouraging families to consider a Family Indemnity Plan (FIP) as a practical tool to manage funeral expenses and ease financial pressures during difficult times.
June 16, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Beyond recovery: Building future-ready businesses in uncertain times
The question facing businesses today is no longer whether disruption will occur, but whether they are prepared to operate through it. Christopher Chinapoo, managing director of Five Star Quality and…
June 17, 2026
Who is considered a British subject?
Dear Mr. Bassie,
I would like to know who may be considered a British Subject. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
G.V.
June 16, 2026
What are my options if my spouse abused me?
Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington:
If a person is currently married to a citizen of the US but the couple has separated because one partner is abusive, what is the best way of moving forward with the…