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Police charge 2 men in relation to shooting incident at Big Wall event

The two men who were in custody in connection with a shooting incident, at the Ranny Williams entertainment centre in st. Andrew last Sunday, have now been charged by the police.

Popular vlogger, Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards charged in connection with shooting incident

Popular vlogger, Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has been charged in connection with a shooting incident at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew on Sunday, April 12.

The 30-year-old was charged with shooting with intent, wounding with intent and possession of a prohibited weapon today.

Two men fatally shot by police in separate incidents between yesterday and this morning

Two men were fatally shot by police in separate incidents between yesterday and this morning.

Dead are 32-year-old Samtone Flynch of Baileys Vale, St. Mary and an unidentified man.

Two people charged in connection with $80 million phishing scam at NCB

Two people have been charged in connection with an $80 million phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank (NCB).

26-year-old, Shanielle Smith and 24-year-old Brandon Billings of Nannyville, Kingston and Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, respectively were arrested at their homes on Wednesday.

Man accused of chopping St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Micheal Belnavis last year offered bail while trial set for July

The attorney representing Chad-Kale Thomas, who is accused of chopping St. Ann's Bay Mayor Micheal Belnavis at his property in St. Mary last year, says the defence is ready for the trial on July 9.

Charles Ganga-Singh believes his client is innocent of the charges.

Gov’t ramping up efforts to position Jamaica as strong competitor in the global cannabis industry

The government is ramping up efforts to position Jamaica as a strong competitor in the global cannabis industry, actively partnering with international stakeholders to expand market access.

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright made the disclosure during the official

GC Foster College and Mount Pleasant Football Academy forms Sports Partnership

In a significant step toward integrating Sport and Education, the GC Foster College of Education and Sport has formalized an agreement with Mount Pleasant Football Academy.

Etana releases new album- ‘The Ganja Collection’ just in time for 420

Reggae singer Etana is set to release her new album, The Ganja Collection, on April 20 - widely recognized as the day herb enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate cannabis culture.

NWC urges customers to settle arrears as disconnections intensify across some parishes

The Water Company says disconnection activities are now in full force.

This action follows a five-month amnesty, a customer relief programme offered last year as well as extensive community-wide engagements conducted by the NWC during the first quarter of this year.

Tributes pour in for Iconic Reggae Singer-Songwriter Ernie Smith who died yesterday at age 80

Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says the Veteran Jamaican Singer earned his place among the best proponents of Jamaican music .

Smith whose given name is Glenroy Anthony Michael Angelo Smith passed away at a hospital in Florida after a period of illness.

Police charge 2 men in relation to shooting incident at Big Wall event

Saturday, April 18, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The two men who were in custody in connection with a shooting incident, at the Ranny Williams entertainment centre in st. Andrew last Sunday, have now been charged by the police.

Popular vlogger, Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards charged in connection with shooting incident

Friday, April 17, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Popular vlogger, Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has been charged in connection with a shooting incident at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew on Sunday, April 12. The 30-year-old was charged with shooting with intent, wounding with intent and possession of a prohibited weapon today.

GC Foster College and Mount Pleasant Football Academy forms Sports Partnership

Friday, April 17, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

In a significant step toward integrating Sport and Education, the GC Foster College of Education and Sport has formalized an agreement with Mount Pleasant Football Academy.

Applications by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by World Athletics

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The application by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by the the global governing body of track and field - World Athletics.

Etana releases new album- ‘The Ganja Collection’ just in time for 420

Friday, April 17, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Etana is set to release her new album, The Ganja Collection, on April 20 - widely recognized as the day herb enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate cannabis culture.

‘All for Jesus’ hitmaker, Ernie Smith set to undergo second procedure in a Florida hospital

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Iconic singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is set to undergo a second procedure in a Florida hospital.