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April 18, 2026
St Catherine woman charged for alleged fraudulent land sale
A St Catherine woman has been charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence after she allegedly collected money for the sale of a property that she did not own. She is 25-year-old Jeanell…
April 18, 2026
Water restored to some St Mary communities after month-long disruption
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has restored water supply to several communities in St Mary which were impacted on March 9 as a result of a defective pump. The NWC's Regional…
April 18, 2026
Man killed in alleged shootout with police in Spanish Town
A St Catherine man was fatally shot after he allegedly engaged police in a shootout in Spanish Town, St Catherine, yesterday. The police have identified the deceased as Roshaine Smith, a…
April 17, 2026
by Karen Madden
BLOCKED!
Shockwaves rippled through the global track and field community – particularly in Jamaica – after World Athletics (WA) on Thursday blocked the transfer of allegiance to Türkiye for 11 professional…
April 17, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Ernie Smith dies at 80
The music fraternity is mourning the passing of legendary singer Ernie Smith, who died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Florida. “He’s gone. He’s no longer with us,” his wife, Claudette…
April 17, 2026
by Andre Williams
‘We’re tired of it’
A 29th birthday celebration in Trench Town turned into a night of fear and trauma on Wednesday after police officers descended on a family gathering, detained the celebrant, and allegedly discharged…
April 17, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
IAJ raises alarm over up to 100% jump in insurance industry fees
Executive Director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) Everton McFarlane says players in the insurance industry are concerned about the magnitude of increase in insurance fees, in some…
April 17, 2026
by Sashana Small
Shorter trips, higher prices
Rising oil prices are taking a toll on Jamaican fishermen, forcing many to make shorter trips out to sea and to increase the price of their catch to cope with the escalating fuel expenses. “It rough…
April 17, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Dr Roger Hunter’s suspension overturned
The Medical Appeals Tribunal has set aside the suspension of neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter just under a year after it was imposed by the Medical Council of Jamaica in May 2025. The three-member panel…