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Two Jamaican farm workers killed in motor vehicle crash in Ontario Canada

Two Jamaican farm workers lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in Ontario Canada yesterday.

The labour ministry identified them as David Lindsay of Lawrence Tavern, St. Andrew, and Rupert Bell of Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

Police charge man who mowed down female pedestrian in Ocho Rios

Police have charged a St. Mary man in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a female pedestrian in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 13.

27-year-old Rodney Thompson of Geddes Town has been charged in relation to the death of Claudette Thorpe of Petersfield District, also in St.

Another warning issued to persons squatting on crown lands

Minister of Land Titling and Settlements, Robert Montague said a time will come when persons squatting on crown lands will be removed.

He stressed that the government does not wish to go that route, but there are consequences for squatting.

Donovan Duckie back at Waterhouse FC

Former Reggae Boys assistant coach Donovan Duckie has been handed the responsibilities of coaching duties, at former Premier League champions Waterhouse in the Jamaica Premier League with immediate effect.

Opposition questions if PM knew that Dr. Andrew Wheatley was being investigated by IC before reinstating him to Cabinet

It follows a report from the Integrity Commission and a ruling that Dr. Wheatley be charged with a number of offences, to include alleged illicit enrichment. Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson said he finds it ironic that Dr. Wheatley was brought back to the Cabinet following his exit in 2018, due

Seiveright calls on Jamaican diaspora to help share crime reduction story

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright is calling on Jamaican diaspora to help share what he describes as one of the most significant crime reduction success stories in Jamaica's modern history, arguing that improving public safety is strengthening investor

Golding calls for all organizations that have an interest in national development to put pressure on Gov’t to have Dr. Andrew Wheatley removed from Cabinet

The call follows a report from the Integrity Commission which was tabled in Parliament yesterday. The Commission has determined that Dr. Wheatley be charged with a number of offences, to include illicit enrichment.

JTA to seek special compensation for teachers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says the union will soon approach the Government regarding special compensation for teachers in western parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa.

While not divulging specific details, Mr. Malabver said there are policies that outline how teachers

PM Holness says process of infrastructure development in Jamaica is complex

He said it requires of the Government to ensure that equity is maintained, as persons clamour for roads and schools to be fixed at once. Dr. Holness added that the issue of property rights adds to the development conundrum in the country.

3 women to face court soon to answer to charges relating to embezzlement scheme at food store along Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew

The accused are 46-year-old Nickeisha Evans of Darley Crescent, St. Andrew; 39-year-old Tanese Wade of Mount Friendship, Mount James, also in St. Andrew and 35-year-old Joedi Kay Harrison of Dunoon Road, Kingston 2.
Reports from the Constant Spring police are that the owner of the food store detected

Two Jamaican farm workers killed in motor vehicle crash in Ontario Canada

Friday, June 19, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Two Jamaican farm workers lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in Ontario Canada yesterday. The labour ministry identified them as David Lindsay of Lawrence Tavern, St. Andrew, and Rupert Bell of Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

Police charge man who mowed down female pedestrian in Ocho Rios

Friday, June 19, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Police have charged a St. Mary man in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a female pedestrian in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 13. 27-year-old Rodney Thompson of Geddes Town has been charged in relation to the death of Claudette Thorpe of Petersfield District, also in St. Mary.

Donovan Duckie back at Waterhouse FC

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Reggae Boys assistant coach Donovan Duckie has been handed the responsibilities of coaching duties, at former Premier League champions Waterhouse in the Jamaica Premier League with immediate effect.

Ackera Nugent will miss National Senior and Junior Championships

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National sprint hurdles record holder Ackera Nugent has joined the list of top competitors who will not be in action at the National Senior and Junior Championships, which gets underway at the National Stadium on Thusrday .

Majah Hype claps back At Johnny Daley over comedy unity debate

Monday, June 15, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Majah Hype has responded after fellow comedian Christopher Johnny Daley challenged his recent comments suggesting that unity among Caribbean comedians is lacking.

Masicka set to headline Barclays Center for the first time

Monday, June 15, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Masicka is set to take another major step in his career with his first headline concert at New York’s Barclays Center on August 15.