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“We are here to dominate” – Edwards touts JC chances at Penns

“We are here to dominate” – Edwards touts JC chances at Penns

Reigning ISSA Boys champions, Jamaica College, are once again poised to put up solid performances at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. After playing second fiddle to Kingston College in the previous four Boys Championships, the True Blues overturned an 86-point deficit from last year

Merl Grove’s shining star Abigail Bennett readies to make a mark at Penns

Merl Grove’s shining star Abigail Bennett readies to make a mark at Penns

ISSA Girls Championship Class 1 discuss champion Abigail Bennett will once again wave the flag of Merl Grove High at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Woman shot and killed at church in Montego Bay St. James

Woman shot and killed at church in Montego Bay St. James

Her identity has not yet been released. Its reported that the woman was at the entrance of the church when a vehicle approached.

Importers, consignees and customs brokers have until month end to clear cargo at Montego Bay Port Warehouse

Importers, consignees and customs brokers have until month end to clear cargo at Montego Bay Port Warehouse

This, as the Jamaica Customs Agency implements measures to address ongoing congestion caused by a significant accumulation of cargo that has remained uncollected for extended periods.

St. Mary Mayor concerned about monitoring of Haitians housed at facility in the parish

St. Mary Mayor concerned about monitoring of Haitians housed at facility in the parish

The issue was raised at a Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation in Port Maria on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security provides meals for the Haitians who entered the country illegally and are being housed at the facility

Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica calls for greater parental responsibility amid rising school violence

Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica calls for greater parental responsibility amid rising school violence

The YACJ says its concerned about recent incidents of violence in the school system, noting the growing national unease regarding student behaviour and school culture. Recognising Education Ministry initiatives such as Bully Proof JA, as part of the national response the YACJ says, the issue requires

Administrative Professional of the year urges those entering the field to embrace technology and perform well

Administrative Professional of the year urges those entering the field to embrace technology and perform well

As Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated today, All-Island Administrative Professional of the year Phyllicia Ramdial is urging those seeking to enter the field to embrace technology and deliver their best performance at all times. Ms. Ramdial who is an Administrative Coordinator in the Security

JTB and Sandals host remote radio blitz to boost tourist arrivals

JTB and Sandals host remote radio blitz to boost tourist arrivals

An international media blitz is being undertaken by tourism stakeholders to boost visitor arrivals post Hurricane Melissa. The blitz being held at Sandals Ochi Beach in St. Ann began on Monday and runs through Friday.

St. Mary Municipal Corporation identifies two plots of land as proposed sites for new cemeteries

St. Mary Municipal Corporation identifies two plots of land as proposed sites for new cemeteries

The lands are located in Cape Clear and Charlottenburgh. The development comes as the municipal authority is concerned about the increase in home burials.

Front line set! Back line set! -Jamaican athletes ready to dominate Penns again

Front line set! Back line set! -Jamaican athletes ready to dominate Penns again

All is in place for the Jamaican High School juggernaut to stamp its dominance when the 130th running of the Penn Relays gets underway on Thursday, April 23, at the Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia.

Woman shot and killed at church in Montego Bay St. James

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Her identity has not yet been released. Its reported that the woman was at the entrance of the church when a vehicle approached.

Importers, consignees and customs brokers have until month end to clear cargo at Montego Bay Port Warehouse

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

This, as the Jamaica Customs Agency implements measures to address ongoing congestion caused by a significant accumulation of cargo that has remained uncollected for extended periods.

“We are here to dominate” – Edwards touts JC chances at Penns

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Merl Grove’s shining star Abigail Bennett readies to make a mark at Penns

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

ISSA Girls Championship Class 1 discuss champion Abigail Bennett will once again wave the flag of Merl Grove High at the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Rastafari community celebrates diamond jubilee of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie I

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The rastafari community is today, marking the 60th anniversary of emperor haile selassie i’s transformative visit to jamaica with a celebration now underway at the louise bennett garden theatre.

Bounty Killer set to receive key to the city of Kingston

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to receive one of Kingston’s highest civic honours, following a recent resolution passed by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation.