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Steph Curry will be on minutes restriction during the NBA play-in tournament

Steph Curry will be on minutes restriction during the NBA play-in tournament, as he slowly makes his way back into competition after missing 27 games due to injury.

Sabina Park will host three One Day Internationals and Three T/20 Internationals

Sabina Park will host three One Day Internationals and Three T/20 Internationals from June 3 to June 14, when the West Indies welcome Sri Lanka in a full tour of the Caribbean .

Jamaicans still suffering from Hurricane Melissa response failures – Golding

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaicans continue to suffer as a result of what he describes as poor management and ineptitude in the government’s response to Hurricane Melissa’s impact.

The Category 5 system wreaked havoc on the island, especially western parishes, last October.

Police probing murder of man in Priory, St. Ann yesterday

A man was shot and killed in Priory, St. Ann, yesterday.

Dead is 33-year-old Oshane Rankine, a record company owner of Priory.

Vaz urges Caribbean States to take more proactive approach to strengthening submarine cable resilience

Caribbean states are being urged to take a more pro-active and coordinated approach to strengthening submarine cable resilience to safeguard the region's digital future.

Telecommunications and Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz made the call at the 31st Forum of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG)

Family of US national shot at Big Wall post-carnival party yet to decide on legal action

The family of the United States national who was wounded in a shooting incident at the Big Wall Post-Carnival Party on Sunday, says no decision has been made so far about taking legal action.

Jeremy Watson was reportedly struck by a stray bullet approximately five minutes after entering the event, being

Eight Chinese nationals charged for overstaying and working without a permit

Eight Chinese nationals and a Jamaican contractor were charged by the Transnational Crime Investigation Division (TCID) following a coordinated operation in Mineral Heights, Clarendon on April 10.

The men have been charged with breaches of the Aliens Act and the Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens

Police seize over 150 rounds of ammunition in St.Catherine

Over 150 rounds of ammunition were seized in St. Catherine during an operation along Dyke Road, Portmore, St. Catherine.

Reports from the police are that on Sunday at about 9:00 p.m., a team of officers acting on information conducted an operation at a business establishment along Dyke Road

Workers to see increase in disposable income with higher income tax threshold starting April 1

Jamaican workers are to see an increase in their disposable income, with the increase in the income tax threshold which took effect on April 1.

The income tax threshold or tax-free amount was increased to $1,902,360.

Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine impassable due to overturned trailer truck

The police are advising the motoring public that the Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine is impassable due to an overturned trailer truck.

Motorists are urged to use other routes, such as Sligoville, Barry or the toll road.

Jamaicans still suffering from Hurricane Melissa response failures – Golding

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaicans continue to suffer as a result of what he describes as poor management and ineptitude in the government’s response to Hurricane Melissa’s impact. The Category 5 system wreaked havoc on the island, especially western parishes, last October.

Police probing murder of man in Priory, St. Ann yesterday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

A man was shot and killed in Priory, St. Ann, yesterday. Dead is 33-year-old Oshane Rankine, a record company owner of Priory.

Steph Curry will be on minutes restriction during the NBA play-in tournament

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Steph Curry will be on minutes restriction during the NBA play-in tournament, as he slowly makes his way back into competition after missing 27 games due to injury.

Sabina Park will host three One Day Internationals and Three T/20 Internationals

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Sabina Park will host three One Day Internationals and Three T/20 Internationals from June 3 to June 14, when the West Indies welcome Sri Lanka in a full tour of the Caribbean .

JCF tightens event security after Big Wall shooting

Monday, April 13, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The recent shooting incident involving podcaster Jaii Frais and members of 450’s entourage and management has prompted the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to reinforce safety requirements as part of the event permit process.

Rapper Remy Ma jumps on WYFL Riddim

Friday, April 10, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Just when some believed the popular WYFL Riddim had run its course, Remy Ma has stepped in and shaken things up.