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Health Ministry advises against consumption of sugar produced by Pan Caribbean

The Health Ministry says members of the public should not consume packaged sugar produced by Pan Caribbean Sugar Company.

This as a preliminary laboratory test has identified metal fragments in samples of this brand of sugar purchased at retail outlets

Church groups condemn murder of woman at Montego Bay church and call for the sanctuary to be respected

Churches have joined the call for the sanctuary and place of refuge to be respected.

This follows the murder of 38-year-old Montego Bay businesswoman, Corra Thompson.

Chief Judge of Parish Courts says solutions being finalized for Westmoreland Parish Court issues

Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, Justice Brodrick Smith says long-term solutions are being finalized to address challenges facing staff at the Westmoreland Parish Court.

On Monday court staff staged a sick out over poor working conditions at the facility.

High alert activated for teen mom and missing 1 y/o

Police have activated a high alert for a teen girl and her baby who have been missing since Monday, April 6.

They are 17-year-old Amieka Gordon otherwise called ‘Fabulous’ and 1-year-old Theadore Frazer both of Steven Lane, Kingston.

Seiveright and Fitz-Henley defend NaRRA

The government continues to defend the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, noting the importance of building back stronger, post Hurricane Melissa.

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Delano Seiveright and State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Senator

Jamaica Inn Foundation launches 9th annual Backgammon Tournament

The Jamaica Inn Foundation has launched its 9th annual Backgammon Tournament aimed at supporting the White River Fish Sanctuary and protecting the island's coral reefs.

Backgammon is a 2-player, 15-checker-per-side board game combining strategy and luck.

General Secretary of JCC says churches that can afford it, should utilize services of armed security guards

His comment follows a deadly shooting at the Montego-Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James, yesterday. 38-year-old businesswoman Corra Thompson of Cumber Avenue Montego Bay was shot and killed at the church entrance, while a service was taking place inside the building.

Commissioner of Police Dr. Kevin Blake emphasizes that investing in police personnel is critical to enhancing Jamaica’s crime-fighting capabilities

Speaking at the Faculty of Criminal Investigation Graduation Training Ceremony yesterday, Dr. Blake highlighted that the new training programmes offered at the National Police College aim to improve the Constabulary's investigative capacity.

Sections of Heywood Hall and Whitehall, St. Mary among flooded communities due to heavy rains

Rosend, Heywood Hall and Whitehall are among the affected areas.

The Heywood Hall Fording was impassable up to this morning, leaving many residents marooned.

Seiveright welcomes United States’ reclassification of cannabis as less dangerous

The BBC reports that the official reclassification by the US Department of Justice marks a major shift in that country's Drug Policy.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday changed the classifications of products containing marijuana that are covered by the Food and Drug Administration or

Health Ministry advises against consumption of sugar produced by Pan Caribbean

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The Health Ministry says members of the public should not consume packaged sugar produced by Pan Caribbean Sugar Company. This as a preliminary laboratory test has identified metal fragments in samples of this brand of sugar purchased at retail outlets

Church groups condemn murder of woman at Montego Bay church and call for the sanctuary to be respected

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Churches have joined the call for the sanctuary and place of refuge to be respected. This follows the murder of 38-year-old Montego Bay businesswoman, Corra Thompson.

Lampart first Jamaican winner at Penn Relays 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Clarendon College's Marla Kay Lampart produced the first victory by a Jamaican athlete on today's opening day of the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

“We are here to dominate” – Edwards touts JC chances at Penns

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Reigning ISSA Boys champions, Jamaica College, are once again poised to put up solid performances at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Rastafari community celebrates diamond jubilee of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie I

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The rastafari community is today, marking the 60th anniversary of emperor haile selassie i’s transformative visit to jamaica with a celebration now underway at the louise bennett garden theatre.

Bounty Killer set to receive key to the city of Kingston

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to receive one of Kingston’s highest civic honours, following a recent resolution passed by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation.