News
September 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Chuck warns against going soft on guns
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government is reviewing the mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act but remains convinced, along with the security forces, that the tough penalties…
September 16, 2026
Jamaica finalises third-country nationals operating procedures with US
Jamaica has moved one step closer to receiving third-country nationals (TCNs) from the United States, as Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith on Wednesday indicated that both…
September 16, 2026
Education Ministry reviewing report on stabbing of JC student
The Ministry of Education is reviewing a preliminary report into the stabbing of a Jamaica College (JC) student near the Rubis Gas Station on Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, on Tuesday afternoon. …
September 16, 2026
Jamaicans urged to remain vigilant against gastroenteritis
Jamaicans are being encouraged to remain vigilant against infectious diseases, such as gastroenteritis, despite the ongoing water restrictions. Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland,…
September 16, 2026
Cemex begins major US$51.85 million overhaul of aircraft apron at Norman Manley Airport
Cemex has begun the first phase of a US$51.85 million (approximately J$8.1 billion) project to reconstruct and upgrade the aircraft apron at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston,…
September 16, 2026
UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that "the world…
September 16, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
St Bess police tackle vehicle shortage, rise in fatal domestic disputes
WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent Adrian Flemming, the head of operations in the St Elizabeth Police Division, has said that an inadequate number of police vehicles remain a challenge to cops in…
September 16, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Bird shooters accused of setting bushfires
WESTERN BUREAU: Bird shooters in St Elizabeth are said to be using bushfires to force birds to leave their habitats and go into open spaces, where rice is scattered to lure them into shooting range.…
September 16, 2026
by Sashana Small
Dream Big Foundation serves up ‘Breakfast for Bright Futures’
The Elite Basic School in Seaview Gardens, St Andrew, provided Antoine Lodge with refuge, friends, and filial love when he was a student there more than 20 years ago. Describing the school as a “safe…