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Revamped Sunshine Girls return home after heavy Horizon Series losses to England

Members of Jamaica’s depleted Sunshine Girls squad are expected to arrive home this evening following a humbling end to the 2025 Horizon Netball Series against England Roses at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Eight Haitians nabbed by police in Ewarton, St. Catherine

The group consists of 4 males and 4 females.

Head of the St. Catherine north Police Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson said the group was granted temporary entry but stayed longer than permitted.

South East St. Ann MP saddened by deaths of 2 constituents in Moneague crash

Dead are 18-year-old Tashina Williams of York District and 30-year-old Randel Smith of Alderton District both in Claremont, St. Ann.

Reports are that at about 4:45 a.m. Williams and Smith were passengers in a white motor car being driven along the roadway, when it collided with a Honda motor car which

2025 winter tourist season begins, but many hotels remain closed following hurricane Melissa

The category 5 system which made landfall on October 28, damaged several hotels in St. James, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. Ann.

CEO of the RJRGleaner Communications Group Anthony Smith, has died

He passed away this morning after a brief period of illness. Mr Smith joined the RJRGleaner Communications Group in 2022, as Deputy CEO for print and digital and was appointed CEO in January 2024.

St. Elizabeth recovering steadily from Hurricane Melissa

Head of the St Elizabeth police, Senior Superintendent Coleridge Minto, gave the update during a meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, on Friday. SSP Minto said high schools have reopened, and only few people remain in shelters.

Police identify two killed in Moneague crash

Dead are 18-year-old Tashina Williams and 30-year-old Randel Smith both of Claremont in the parish. Reports are that at about 4:45 AM Williams and Smith were passengers in a white motor car being driven along the roadway when it collided with a Honda motor car which was travelling in the opposite direction.

Industry Minister, Aubyn Hill says industrial sector is entering period of stability and investment confidence

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill says Jamaica’s industrial sector is entering a period of renewed stability and investment confidence, as construction begins on an industrial park in Lakes Pen, St. Catherine.

The development, being undertaken by Sygnus Real Estate Finance,

SRHA implements contingency measures at facilities seeing increase in patients

The Southern Regional Health Authority, (SRHA) has implemented contingency measures, at facilities that are being overwhelmed with patients, since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Regional Director Michael Bent acknowledged the frustration of persons seeking medical care at hospitals and health centres,

Decomposing body of man found in St. Elizabeth

The deceased has been identified as Clifton Darby, of Retirement Road, Santa Cruz. He was found unresponsive at approximately 7:45 A.M. in Brighton District.

Eight Haitians nabbed by police in Ewarton, St. Catherine

Monday, December 15, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The group consists of 4 males and 4 females. Head of the St. Catherine north Police Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson said the group was granted temporary entry but stayed longer than permitted.

South East St. Ann MP saddened by deaths of 2 constituents in Moneague crash

Monday, December 15, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Dead are 18-year-old Tashina Williams of York District and 30-year-old Randel Smith of Alderton District both in Claremont, St. Ann. Reports are that at about 4:45 a.m. Williams and Smith were passengers in a white motor car being driven along the roadway, when it collided with a Honda motor car which was travelling in the opposite direction.

Revamped Sunshine Girls return home after heavy Horizon Series losses to England

Monday, December 15, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Members of Jamaica’s depleted Sunshine Girls squad are expected to arrive home this evening following a humbling end to the 2025 Horizon Netball Series against England Roses at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fireworks expected as Wray & Nephew Fight Night Series closes season on Saturday

Friday, December 12, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

A thrilling night of punches, prospects and professional showdowns is expected this Saturday when the Wray & Nephew Fight Night Series stages its season-ending event at the Constant Spring Football Complex.

Dr. Gabrielle Henry back home and hospitalized after Miss Universe fall

Friday, December 12, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Miss Jamaica Universe Dr. Gabrielle Henry has returned to Jamaica and is currently receiving medical care.

Masicka steps ahead in lyrical clash with new diss tracks

Friday, December 12, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Masicka has stirred major excitement in the Dancehall community after releasing back to back diss tracks aimed at Vybz Kartel and Tommy Lee Sparta.