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Police urge calm over Third-Country National matter while reiterating that no arrangement is in place to house TCNS in St. Mary

Police urge calm over Third-Country National matter while reiterating that no arrangement is in place to house TCNS in St. Mary

The authorities have again sought to clarify that no Third-Country National is being housed in St. Mary. According to the Jamaica constabulary force, JCF no facility has been identified or finalized for such a purpose. In a statement this afternoon, the JCF urged calm among members of the public in relation

Books and tablets among items lost in fire at Ocho Rios Primary

Books and tablets among items lost in fire at Ocho Rios Primary

A block, which housed four grade 2 classrooms, a literacy centre/library and a physical education room, was gutted. The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) was alerted to the blaze about 10:41 P.M.

Gov’t seeking to finalise regulations of Agriculture Produce Act this year

Gov’t seeking to finalise regulations of Agriculture Produce Act this year

That is according to Portfolio Minister, Floyd Green. Mr. Green said commercial quantities will be defined in the second and third schedules of the act, to allow lawmen to identify whether or not an individual is transporting the stated quantities.

Ziggy Marley celebrates Africa’s historic World Cup run

Ziggy Marley celebrates Africa’s historic World Cup run

“Congratulations to Africa” is Ziggy Marley’s message after nine African nations made history by advancing to the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup.

YG Marley and siblings unite for Lauryn Hill tribute at BET Awards

YG Marley and siblings unite for Lauryn Hill tribute at BET Awards

YG Marley shared the spotlight with his siblings on Sunday night as the family came together to honor their mother, Lauryn Hill, during an emotional tribute at the 2026 BET Awards.

Ocho Rios Primary in St. Ann closed this week following fire last night

Ocho Rios Primary in St. Ann closed this week following fire last night

The Jamaica Fire Brigade said it received the call about 10:40 P.M. Fire personnel remained on the scene until after 1:00 A.M. as they continued battling the blaze. Chairman of the School Board, Michael Belnavis confirmed that one classroom block was gutted by the blaze.

Financial Investigation Division reports first prosecution under Microcredit Act – two men charged

Financial Investigation Division reports first prosecution under Microcredit Act – two men charged

This marks the first prosecution brought under the Microcredit Act since the legislation came into force. Charged are Otis Williams and Nevin Forbes, both of greater Portmore, St. Catherine. They were charged with providing a microcredit service without a licence.

Morgan accuses Opposition of fear-mongering over TCN agreement

Morgan accuses Opposition of fear-mongering over TCN agreement

Government Senator Marlon Morgan has accused the Opposition of seeking to stir up fear among citizens over the Third Country National (TCN) agreement between Jamaica and the United States.

He is rejecting statements by Opposition Senator Lambert Brown about people who will transit through Jamaica under

FWCF says no child deserves to be humiliated due to an examination score

FWCF says no child deserves to be humiliated due to an examination score

"No child deserves to be humiliated due to an examination score."

That's the comment from the FI We Children Foundation (FWCF), following reports that students at Ascot Primary School in St. Catherine were allegedly separated during their graduation ceremony based on their Primary Exit Profile (PEP)

More men taking women to Family Court over child maintenance disputes

More men taking women to Family Court over child maintenance disputes

The Police's Domestic Violence Unit is reporting that there has been a rise in the number of men taking women to Family Court over child maintenance disputes.

Corporal Adrian Cornwall attached to the Police's Domestic Violence Unit noted the trend as part of a broader shift in family legal matters,

Police urge calm over Third-Country National matter while reiterating that no arrangement is in place to house TCNS in St. Mary

Monday, June 29, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The authorities have again sought to clarify that no Third-Country National is being housed in St. Mary. According to the Jamaica constabulary force, JCF no facility has been identified or finalized for such a purpose. In a statement this afternoon, the JCF urged calm among members of the public in relation to the Third-Country National (TCN) Agreement with the United States

Books and tablets among items lost in fire at Ocho Rios Primary

Monday, June 29, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

A block, which housed four grade 2 classrooms, a literacy centre/library and a physical education room, was gutted. The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) was alerted to the blaze about 10:41 P.M.

Count down begins for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

On the eve of the one year countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand and a “one year to go” message.

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 for each games they compete in, according to the International Olympic Committee.

Ziggy Marley celebrates Africa’s historic World Cup run

Monday, June 29, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

“Congratulations to Africa” is Ziggy Marley’s message after nine African nations made history by advancing to the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup.

YG Marley and siblings unite for Lauryn Hill tribute at BET Awards

Monday, June 29, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

YG Marley shared the spotlight with his siblings on Sunday night as the family came together to honor their mother, Lauryn Hill, during an emotional tribute at the 2026 BET Awards.