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Jamaica to face St. Vincent and the Grenadines in preliminaries of 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup

Jamaica will face St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a home and away match up in March 2025 in the preliminaries for the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Confirmation coming from regional governing body of football in the region Concacaf.

Masicka delivers: buys house for mom

Dancehall sensation Masicka has made his mother's birthday wish come true with a heartfelt gesture that has melted the hearts of fans worldwide.

14 y/o female student in custody following, fatal stabbing of a teen boy in Kingston yesterday

The 14-year-old female student accused of the fatal stabbing of a teen boy in Kingston yesterday is in custody at the South Camp Juvenile Remand Centre.

The Holy Trinity High School pupil was taken into custody following the death of 12-year-old, Denham Town High student, Omar Collie of Gordon Lane

Employees of Excellence Oyster Bay Hotel to get a 10% salary increase and improved working conditions

Employees of Excellence Oyster Bay Hotel in Falmouth, Trelawny, can expect a 10% salary increase and improvements in working conditions effective immediately.

This comes two days after the workers withdrew their services to register their frustration over the matter.

Two earthquakes felt in sections of St. Andrew, just hours apart

Two earthquakes were felt in sections of St. Andrew, just hours apart.

The latest quake, a magnitude 2.9 occurred at 5:13 A.M. this morning and was felt in Chancery Hall.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says it would cost approximately $5B USD to make Jamaica’s water infrastructure resilient by 2030

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says it would cost approximately 5 billion U.S. dollars to make Jamaica's water infrastructure resilient by 2030.

He made the statement at the University of Technology's Water Symposium this morning

School boy reportedly stabbed to death by teen girl in Downtown Kingston

A school boy was reportedly stabbed to death by a teen girl in Downtown Kingston yesterday.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.

PM Holness outlines new initiatives to guide Jamaica’s pivot to inclusive economic growth

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has outlined a set of new initiatives to guide Jamaica's pivot to inclusive economic growth, under the 'Aspire Jamaica' framework.

In issuing the economic policy statement last evening, Mr. Holness explained that the framework has 6 pillars for transforming Jamaica into

Workers at Discovery Bauxite Operations in St. Ann reportedly restive

Workers at Discovery Bauxite Operations formerly Noranda in St. Ann are reportedly restive.

The employees are threatening to take industrial action if issues relating to wages and statutory deductions are not resolved.

Title holders Glenmuir begin ISSA Champions Cup title defense against Kingston College

The blockbuster clash between title holders Glenmuir and former two time winners Kingston College is the marquee encounter in the opening round of the ISSA Champions Cup.

14 y/o female student in custody following, fatal stabbing of a teen boy in Kingston yesterday

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The 14-year-old female student accused of the fatal stabbing of a teen boy in Kingston yesterday is in custody at the South Camp Juvenile Remand Centre. The Holy Trinity High School pupil was taken into custody following the death of 12-year-old, Denham Town High student, Omar Collie of Gordon Lane Kingston 13.

Employees of Excellence Oyster Bay Hotel to get a 10% salary increase and improved working conditions

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Employees of Excellence Oyster Bay Hotel in Falmouth, Trelawny, can expect a 10% salary increase and improvements in working conditions effective immediately. This comes two days after the workers withdrew their services to register their frustration over the matter.

Jamaica to face St. Vincent and the Grenadines in preliminaries of 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Jamaica will face St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a home and away match up in March 2025 in the preliminaries for the Concacaf Gold Cup. Confirmation coming from regional governing body of football in the region Concacaf.

Title holders Glenmuir begin ISSA Champions Cup title defense against Kingston College

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

The blockbuster clash between title holders Glenmuir and former two time winners Kingston College is the marquee encounter in the opening round of the ISSA Champions Cup.

Masicka delivers: buys house for mom

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Shamara Preston Entertainment No comments

Dancehall sensation Masicka has made his mother's birthday wish come true with a heartfelt gesture that has melted the hearts of fans worldwide.

Blakk Rasta credits Mutabaruka as reggae influence

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Shamara Preston Entertainment No comments

Mutabaruka inspired my journey into Reggae music, that’s the word from Ghanaian reggae singer Blakk Rasta as he reflects on his journey.