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Police personnel at the bar in Scotts Pass, Clarendon, where three men were shot, one fatally, on Monday night.
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Grief grips Scotts Pass after fatal bar shooting

“It better a mi dem did kill y’know,” the grieving son of 73-year-old Rainford Bailey lamented on Tuesday, struggling to reconcile himself to the brutal murder of his father in Scotts Pass, Clarendon,…
A ransacked section of Maldon Primary School in St James, which was targeted by thieves on Monday night.
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Residents angry as thieves hit Maldon Primary

WESTERN BUREAU: There was anger and disappointment in Maldon and Maroon Town, St James, on Tuesday as residents heard news that thieves had broken into Maldon Primary School. The incident resulted in…
The Accident and Emergency Department at the Princess Margaret Hospital in St Thomas.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Temporary fix at Princess Margaret Hospital after A&E flooding

Flooding in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay, St Thomas, on Tuesday caused minimal disruption to services, the administrators have…
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‘Kevin Smith killed Taneka Gardner’ - Pathways murder accused continues to reject murder statement

Murder accused Andre Ruddock has denied fabricating a story that a detective constable had instructed him to take the blame for killing Taneka Gardner on behalf of late church leader Kevin Smith.…
Residents gather under a tent at the Windsor Playing field to honour Revolino.
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Somerton bids farewell to community stalwart Revolino

Western Bureau: For just over six hours on Sunday, the community of Somerton, St James, paused to celebrate the life and work of the late John ‘Revolino’ McPherson, a man who championed sports and…
Richard Pandohie
04 Nov, 2026 0

UTech to confer honorary degrees on Oliver Samuels, Richard Pandohie and Vivian Crawford

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) will confer honorary degrees on distinguished nation-builders at its 2026 graduation ceremonies, recognising the contributions of cultural icon…
Debra Kay Palmer, director, World Heritage and Cultural Conventions in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, unveiling the mural of world-renowned Jamaica-born scientist Francis Williams, on a wall of the Inter-Faculty Lecture Theatre a
04 Nov, 2026 0

UWI unveils Francis Williams mural to inspire future scientists

The Faculty of Science and Technology at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has taken another step in its mission to make science more visible and engaging for young Jamaicans with the…
Senior Managers at Ocean Allure Eden Bay, General Manager Rudy Richardson (right), Director of Sales Tanesha Clarke (second right), and Hotel Manager Guillermo Lachapel (left), cut the ribbon officially signalling the upgrade of the Ocean Eden Bay to Ocean
04 Nov, 2026 0

Ocean Eden Bay moves upmarket with luxury rebranding

WESTERN BUREAU: Ocean Eden Bay in Trelawny is being repositioned as a luxury all-inclusive resort under the H10 Hotels umbrella, introducing upgraded guest services, expanded butler facilities and…
Students engage with engineering and innovation projects presented by UTech student organisations.
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JEP Group, UTech forum connects students with Jamaica’s energy future

High-school and tertiary students gained first-hand insight into Jamaica’s evolving energy sector at Classroom to Grid: Jamaica Energy Education Forum 2026, a collaboration between Jamaica Energy…