Increased rainfall expected across the country this weekend
Increased rainfall expected across the country this weekend

The Met Service projects that increased showers will result from a trough across the Western Caribbean which is expected to linger across the region through to early next week. The forecast is for mostly cloudy conditions with periods of showers and thunderstorms, which may be heavy at times to affect

Two St. Catherine men charged for allegedly defrauding company of millions to appear in court today
Two St. Catherine men charged for allegedly defrauding company of millions to appear in court today

The accused are: 30-year-old, accounting clerk, Shemar Dawson and 27-year-old footballer, Leonardo Jibbison both of Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine. Police say investigations revealed that between March 2024 and February 2026, Dawson who was employed as an accounts clerk at the company allegedly falsified

Local Government Minister Desmond Mckenzie says majority of Jamaicans agree with implementation of ORA
Local Government Minister Desmond Mckenzie says majority of Jamaicans agree with implementation of ORA

He made the remark during the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference, in the corporate area on Wednesday. The Government is establishing ORA, an executive agency designed to unify the management, maintenance and standards of the over 27,000 kilometres of roads, across the island.

Court of Appeal quashes convictions against Tesha Miller on charges related to 2008 murder of then JUTC Chairman Douglas Chambers
Court of Appeal quashes convictions against Tesha Miller on charges related to 2008 murder of then JUTC Chairman Douglas Chambers

The ruling was handed down this morning. Tesha Miller was sentenced in 2020 to 38 years and 9 months for accessory before the fact to murder and 18 months for accessory after the fact to murder.

Local Government Minister warns against use of Parish Development Committees/community-based organisations for political purposes
Local Government Minister warns against use of Parish Development Committees/community-based organisations for political purposes

The reprimand came during the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston Wednesday.

Mr. Mckenzie noted that in several cases politics reduced the effectiveness of community-based organizations.

13-year-old student of a St. Ann High School charged for reportedly injuring schoolmate with a metal chair
13-year-old student of a St. Ann High School charged for reportedly injuring schoolmate with a metal chair

The name of the child has not been released as he's a minor.

It’s reported that the 12-year-old child was injured and rushed to hospital for treatment. He is said to be recovering well.

E-TOC Chairman Dr. Adrian Stokes says bold choices are required by Gov’t to ensure proper funding is secured to rebuild following Hurricane Melissa
E-TOC Chairman Dr. Adrian Stokes says bold choices are required by Gov’t to ensure proper funding is secured to rebuild following Hurricane Melissa

He says the national budget cannot accommodate the scale of the financial capital needed to rebuild.

Dr. Stokes is suggesting that the Government enacts measures to crowd in private capital as part of its capital mobilizing strategy.

Reward for information on killing of Jayce Pinnock increased to $1m
Reward for information on killing of Jayce Pinnock increased to $1m

Member of Parliament for West Kingston Desmond McKenzie has announced that he will increase the reward for information leading to the arrest of another suspect in the murder of 3 year old Jayce Pinnock to $1m.

Eight schools remain active shelters, following Hurricane Melissa
Eight schools remain active shelters, following Hurricane Melissa

Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry Dr. Kasan Troupe says there are 93 shelterees in the educational institutions, a significant reduction in relation to earlier numbers.

Transport Minister directs Transport Authority to inform Ride Hailing Companies that their operations in Jamaica are illegal
Transport Minister directs Transport Authority to inform Ride Hailing Companies that their operations in Jamaica are illegal

Mr. Vaz's reassurance comes amidst the government's efforts to develop and finalize Jamaica's National Ride-Hailing Policy.

It also follows media reports highlighting the concerns of some operators regarding potential market imbalance and unfair competition.

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Increased rainfall expected across the country this weekend
Two St. Catherine men charged for allegedly defrauding company of millions to appear in court today
Local Government Minister Desmond Mckenzie says majority of Jamaicans agree with implementation of ORA
Court of Appeal quashes convictions against Tesha Miller on charges related to 2008 murder of then JUTC Chairman Douglas Chambers
Local Government Minister warns against use of Parish Development Committees/community-based organisations for political purposes
13-year-old student of a St. Ann High School charged for reportedly injuring schoolmate with a metal chair
E-TOC Chairman Dr. Adrian Stokes says bold choices are required by Gov’t to ensure proper funding is secured to rebuild  following Hurricane Melissa
Reward for information on killing of Jayce Pinnock increased to $1m
Eight schools remain active shelters, following Hurricane Melissa
Transport Minister directs Transport Authority to inform Ride Hailing Companies that their operations in Jamaica are illegal
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Friday, March 27, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments
The Met Service projects that increased showers will result from a trough across the Western Caribbean which is expected to linger across the region through to early next week. The forecast is for mostly cloudy conditions with periods of showers and thunderstorms, which may be heavy at times to affect sections of most parishes, primarily southern and northeastern parishes, especially during the afternoons.
Friday, March 27, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments
The accused are: 30-year-old, accounting clerk, Shemar Dawson and 27-year-old footballer, Leonardo Jibbison both of Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine. Police say investigations revealed that between March 2024 and February 2026, Dawson who was employed as an accounts clerk at the company allegedly falsified invoices and other financial documents and deliberately bypassed established company procedures to facilitate the preparation of multiple cheques.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments
Jamaica added a bronze medal to the tally this morning on Day 2 of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland to take the overall medal achievement to three - two silver and one bronze to sit in 5th place on the overall table. Raymond Richards secured his second consecutive World Indoors bronze medal when he claimed third place in the men's high jump with a season best 2.26 metres.
Friday, March 20, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments
Jamaica closed day one of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland with two silver medals for 4th place overall on the medal table. The number two ranked in the world Jordan Scott notched the first medal while Kishane Thompson made it two shortly after.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
Organizers of the popular Love & Harmony cruise are urging passengers booked on the upcoming six-day, five-night excursion to brace for possible travel delays, citing ongoing disruptions linked to the partial United States government shutdown.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments
Following news of dancehall artiste Rygin King’s detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, US based immigration attorney Bridgett Bennett says the first thing the artiste’s team needs to do is determine where he is being detained.