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Woman dies after being hit by car in Ocho Rios; driver arrested

A woman died after being hit by a motor vehicle in Ocho Rios, St. Ann this morning.

St. Catherine north police list 9 men as persons on interest

The St. Catherine north police have listed 9 men as persons on interest in relation to crimes committed in the division over the past few months.

Water minister concerned about risks posed by back yard pits

Water Minister Matthew Samuda has re-emphasised concern about the risks posed by back yard pits due to potential ground water contamination.

“Jamaica’s borders are not easy targets.” Customs Agency intensifying efforts to stop movement of illicit drugs

"Jamaica's borders are not easy targets."
That is the declaration from Acting Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Kirk Benjamin, as he issued a stern warning to criminals and smugglers.Speaking with IRIE FM news, Commissioner Benjamin says the Jamaica Customs Agency has increased its rate of detection and narcotics

Jamaica Stock Exchange alerts clients after hackers gained access to some of their personal information

In a statement, the JSE noted that the cyber breach occurred recently and has since been contained.It said the accessed information includes clients' full name; residential and or mailing address; email address and telephone number; date of birth; government-issued identification (taxpayer registration

JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st Annual Awards

Several organisations and entrepreneurs whose resilience, innovation and leadership have helped shape the country’s economic recovery following Hurricane Melissa were celebrated at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce's 41st Annual Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on June 11.

Stephenson Town in St. Elizabeth in shock and mourning after family dispute turned deadly

The Stephenson Town community in Seaview, St. Elizabeth, is in shock and mourning this morning after a dispute among members of one family turned deadly.A 19-year-old man, accused of chopping his mother and two brothers at their home, is in police custody.

PM Holness says capital investments are not driven by demonstrations but by projects that yield economic returns

He made the statement at the Spring Village bridge opening in Old Harbour, St. Catherine today. According to the Prime Minister, the Government must be objective when carrying out projects

Over 1000 NWC customers in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth to benefit from improved supply, following implementation of Santa Cruz Bypass Main Replacement Project

Minister of Water Matthew Samuda, noted that the project marks the latest phase of the broader Santa Cruz water supply improvement programme. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony yesterday, Mr. Samuda said the project will replace the three-inch cast iron pipeline installed over 50 years ago, with

OUR establishes special internal team to provide direction to JPS following preliminary report on islandwide blackout

In a release today, the OUR said the team will also undertake necessary preparations, and review the final report to determine its validity, the relevance of JPS‘ recommendations, and the actions specified by JPS that are to follow. The OUR said the team is authorised to provide the OUR with advice on

Woman dies after being hit by car in Ocho Rios; driver arrested

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

A woman died after being hit by a motor vehicle in Ocho Rios, St. Ann this morning.

St. Catherine north police list 9 men as persons on interest

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The St. Catherine north police have listed 9 men as persons on interest in relation to crimes committed in the division over the past few months.

Four time Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross named ambassador for Vaz Prep’s 75th anniversary celebrations

Friday, June 12, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Vaz Preparatory School, one of the island's most prestigious early education institutions, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year.

Diamond League Victory for Jordan Scott in Norway

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

World Championships finalist Jordan Scott produced a podium topping effort at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway on Wednesday as the 6th stop of the Diamond league season.

Munga gives thanks after murder charges dismissed

Friday, June 12, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

“Free” was the reaction from dancehall artiste Munga Honorable after he and his co-accused were freed of murder charges that had hung over them for almost a decade.

Majah Hype says Caribbean comedians lack unity

Friday, June 12, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Comedian, actor and content creator Majah Hype says there is not enough unity among Caribbean comedians.