Police charge man who mowed down female pedestrian in Ocho Rios
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Friday, June 19, 2026
Natalie Campbell
News
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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.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Markelia Rumble
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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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Dwight Fraser
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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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Dwight Fraser
sports
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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 .
Monday, June 15, 2026
K'Shema Francis-Pitt
Entertainment
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Majah Hype has responded after fellow comedian Christopher Johnny Daley challenged his recent comments suggesting that unity among Caribbean comedians is lacking.