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Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Morant Bay Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rohan Ritchie.
April 14, 2026

Major crimes down in St Thomas

Major crimes have declined in St Thomas, and the police in the parish are commending the cooperation of citizens in their crime-fighting efforts. Speaking during the St Thomas Municipal…
Ragar Mandela Allen
April 14, 2026

Jamaican fugitive held in Florida on multiple felony charges

An alleged Jamaican gangster, thirty-two-year-old Ragar Allen, has been arrested in Florida on murder and multiple other felony charges. He was arrested on March 31 by US Immigration and Customs…
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.
April 14, 2026

Westmoreland residents urged to guard against gastroenteritis

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to strengthen hygiene practices, following an increase in gastroenteritis across the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr Marcia Graham,…
Dante Patmore
April 14, 2026

Stunt rider in viral carnival video arrested

The police say a motorcyclist who was featured in a viral social media video performing motorcycle stunts and eluding the police during Sunday's carnival road march has been arrested. He has…
The company is before the court on breaches of the Wildlife Protection Act.
April 14, 2026

St Catherine man charged with murder of 80-y-o mother to return to court June 2

Fifty-three-year-old Paulo Grant, who is charged with the murder of his 80-year-old mother, was again remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. The body of Jasmine…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness piloting the NaRRA Bill on April 14, 2026.
April 14, 2026

FAST threshold to be lowered to US$15 million

The Government has announced it will lower the threshold to be met by investors seeking to take advantage of its Facilitated Acceleration of Strategic Transformation (FAST Jamaica) programme from…
Small steps taken now, adjusting spending, talking openly about finances, and managing debt responsibly, can make a significant difference to our outcome.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Navigating rising costs: practical financial tips for today’s households

With prices climbing, from groceries to fuel, many households are feeling the strain. Inflation, higher interest rates and general economic uncertainty have made every day budgeting more challenging…
A gated community in Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | From Kingston’s inner-city to gated community homeowner

A home in a gated community in Jamaica had long been Shereen Mallet’s aspiration. Her dream is one she had since childhood growing up in Kingston’s inner-city. It grew even stronger over the two…
Students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education in Portland (from left), Janane Terrelonge, Shanika Robinson, and Alicia Myers, who were members of the student-operated business, ‘Sweet & Savoury Bites’, whose booth was featured at the in
April 14, 2026

CASE students test entrepreneurial mettle at Research Day Expo

The familiar hum of academic debate during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo in March gave way to the sizzle of grills and the whir of blenders, as students…