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Three farmers charged after seizure of ammunition and ganja in St Elizabeth
Three farmers from Westmoreland have been charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition and possession of ganja following an incident along the Brompton main road in St Elizabeth on Tuesday. They are Kimauni Rose, 28, of Orange Hill...
CommentsThree Westmoreland men charged over June chopping incident
Three men from Westmoreland have been charged in connection with a chopping and assault incident that occurred in Morass district, Hertford, on June 27. They are 27-year-old businessman Jovaine Smith, otherwise called ‘Talz’, of Petersfield; 29-...
Comments- JUTC fleet boosted with the addition of 30 buses
- Ministry rejects claims of increased fees under new digital vehicle registration policy
- Holness urges support for rural school bus system amid opposition criticism
- Protest disrupts operations at Administrator General’s Department over 'life-threatening' conditions
- 'Gaza Man' charged after stolen vehicle found partially scrapped in Portmore

Dr Walden-Pinnock urges graduates to soar with purpose
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Michele Walden-Pinnock, regional director at the Ministry of Education Region 4, wants the graduating class of Greater Destiny Preparatory and Kindergarten School, in Montego Bay, to embrace life’s headwinds as they seek to rise...
CommentsCircle of Care Jamaica advances mental health support for males
Circle of Care Jamaica (COCJ) has successfully concluded a pioneering mental health support project designed to address the often-overlooked emotional challenges faced by men and boys. Funded by the United States Embassy in Kingston, the initiative...
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EVERYBODY’S READY
TWO JAMAICANS, Brandon King and John Campbell, will be part of history tomorrow when Sabina Park plays host to the Caribbean’s first day-night Test. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says “it’s all systems go” for...
CommentsJOA inks partnership with Racers Track Club
THE JAMAICA Olympic Association (JOA) announced a new three-year partnership with the Racers Track Club yesterday which is geared towards the development of Jamaica’s track and field athletes, coaches and administrators. Speaking in a press...
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Tension brewing as commodities sector resist blockchain roll-out
Some farmers and processors are raising concerns about data ownership, the exposure of trade secrets, and costs associated with the phased start of a blockchain traceability platform by the commodities regulator, which aims to protect Jamaica’s...
CommentsLasco Financial head stepping down
Jacinth Hall-Tracey will step down as managing director of Lasco Financial Services Limited in less than six months, having worked with the company for two decades in different capacities. Her tenure comes to an end on December 31, having overseen...
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5 Questions With Marcy Chin
Five years after her splashing Reggae Sumfest début – which took place in the virtual space, owing to the 2020 pandemic – Marcy Chin is still setting tongues a-wagging and enjoying every moment of it. The artiste, christened Lonique Chin, was...
CommentsGramps Morgan’s song used in Tyler Perry’s new Madea movie
Writer, producer and director, Tyler Perry, is up to his comedic tricks again with the release of the 13th film in the Madea cinematic universe – Madea’s Destination Wedding – and this time around country-reggae singer, Gramps Morgan, is right...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Decline in Jamaica’s monetary base is concerning
THE EDITOR, Madam: RJR94FM in its July 9 financial news, quoted Bank of Jamaica, stating that “the country’s monetary base has declined by 17 billion dollars by the end of June 2025.” This significant decrease carries serious implications for our...
CommentsIs the rural school bus system sustainable?
THE EDITOR, Madam: With all this pride and jubilation about the pending school bus system in Jamaica by the current Administration, permit me to underscore a few noteworthy idea. First, a bus system was indeed a necessity I am befuddled that...
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‘Millions more will die by 2029’
LONDON (AP): Years of American-led investment into AIDS programmes has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world’s most...
CommentsProminent lawyer granted bail on sexual related charges
PORT OF SPAIN (CMC): The founding chairman of CrimeStoppers International for the entire Caribbean region, attorney, Martin Anthony George, has been granted TT$150,000 (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) bail after he appeared in court on Wednesday on...
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Something Extra | Friday
Tee time, but make it glam. That was the vibe at the Jamaican Women Golf Network’s first public Glam...
SAINT stars hit Paris, New York, and Greece
SAINT International models have been making appearances on major runways this season, from Paris Haute Couture shows to collection launches in Greece. Kai Newan just made the shortlist again for revered French luxury fashion house Chanel, elegantly...
Editorial | Breaking CARICOM’s logjam
Peter Espeut | An advantage of colonialism