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Man in custody in relation to stabbing of teen girl

A man who was listed as a person of interest in relation to the stabbing of a 13 year-old girl in Harbour View, St. Andrew on Saturday is in police custody.

He is 29-year-old Kemar Mitchell of Bayshore Park, Kingston.

Strong Jamaican core named in Jamiaca Kingsmen squad for 2026 Caribbean Premier League

Nomination Day for Maroon Election in full swing despite reports that injunction was granted by court to block the activities

Nomination Day for the May 22 Maroon Election in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, is in full swing despite reports that an injunction was granted by the court to block the activities.The injunction was sought by Merdie Rowe, who is seeking to contest the election.

Caelan Cadamarti set to be included in Reggae Boyz squad for the upcoming Unity Cup

The teenager, who was signed by Manchester City from Sheffield United last year for £1.5 million, is among three new faces reportedly named in the Reggae Boyz squad that will face India in the Unity Cup semi-final on May 27.

Capri study reveals that outcomes not reflecting money being spent on sectors to cater for children

A recent study by Capri has found that while enough funds are being spent on sectors that cater to children, the greater concern is the outcomes.

The Caribbean Policy Research Institute, (Capri), in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund, (Unicef) launched its report "Room for improvement:

Container to be used as temporary base for Richmond Police Station in St. Mary

A container will be used as a temporary base for the Richmond Police Station in St. Mary, as efforts get underway to repair the building.

The police station has repeatedly been impacted by flooding during periods of heavy rain, with the most recent event being captured on video and circulated on social

Opposition raises concern over what it describes as govt’s failure to distribute Hurricane Melissa donations

The Opposition is raising concerns over what it describes as the Government’s failure to distribute millions of dollars in Hurricane Melissa donations.

The concern follows the Auditor General’s report that, as of February, 88% of the funds remained uncommitted.

Tension in Gordon House after MP Burchell’s Patois address sparks language debate in Parliament

There was tension in Gordon House yesterday, owing to a debate between Government and Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) over language, culture and parliamentary procedures.

It began after Opposition Spokesperson on Creative Industries, Culture and Information Nekeisha Burchell commenced her maiden

Spanish Town Mayor introducing formal advertising policy, Ethics Committee to oversee unregulated marketing within Municipality

His announcement follows the removal of a controversial billboard in Rockfort, Kingston, at the weekend.Citizens posted several videos to social media decrying what they say is the inappropriateness and lewdness of the billboard.The billboard was subsequently removed, but Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby

Works Minister Robert Morgan says One Road Authority has not yet been established and consultations continue

Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan says the aim of the Government's proposed One Road Authority (ORA) is not to diminish local government's responsibility for parochial roads.

He said the objective is to ensure that every road - whether local or national - operates within a

Man in custody in relation to stabbing of teen girl

Friday, May 15, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

A man who was listed as a person of interest in relation to the stabbing of a 13 year-old girl in Harbour View, St. Andrew on Saturday is in police custody. He is 29-year-old Kemar Mitchell of Bayshore Park, Kingston.

Nomination Day for Maroon Election in full swing despite reports that injunction was granted by court to block the activities

Friday, May 15, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Nomination Day for the May 22 Maroon Election in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, is in full swing despite reports that an injunction was granted by the court to block the activities.The injunction was sought by Merdie Rowe, who is seeking to contest the election.

Strong Jamaican core named in Jamiaca Kingsmen squad for 2026 Caribbean Premier League

Friday, May 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Strong Jamaican core named in Jamiaca Kingsmen squad for 2026 Caribbean Premier League

Caelan Cadamarti set to be included in Reggae Boyz squad for the upcoming Unity Cup

Friday, May 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The teenager, who was signed by Manchester City from Sheffield United last year for £1.5 million, is among three new faces reportedly named in the Reggae Boyz squad that will face India in the Unity Cup semi-final on May 27.

Sean Paul and IShowSpeed donate musical instruments to Haile Selassie High School

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The Haile Selassie High School has received a donation of musical instruments from Dancehall Mega Star Sean Paul and popular Amercian Streamer Ishowspeed.

Bittin Brass Band to electrify Kingston Night Market

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Music lovers are in for an electrifying experience later today as the Kingston Night Market welcomes the sensational Bittin Brass Band to its vibrant weekly showcase in the heart of the city.