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Protesters rally at Cross Roads to voice discontent with Holness administration

Scores of placard-bearing demonstrators gathered at the Cross Roads Clock and War Memorial in Kingston this morning to express their discontent with several actions taken by the Holness administration.

Chief among the concerns is the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would facilitate

New Manchester Commanding Officer vows to build on crime-fighting strategies

The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis says he will be continuing effective strategies implemented by his predecessor while tweaking other measures to maximize effectiveness in tackling crime in the parish.

In recent months Manchester has seen an increase

Dr. Chang urges public not to target St. Mary AirBnB owner and says no TCN site identified there

Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr. Horace Chang, is appealing to Jamaicans not to target a St. Mary Airbnb owner, whose business has been affected after her property was wrongly identified as the location to house Third Country Nationals (TCNs).

Dr. Chang says the reports have caused significant

Bank of Jamaica maintaining its policy rate at 5.5 per cent amid continuing global uncertainty

The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) which met last Thursday and Friday says while inflation has remained within the Bank’s inflation target range of 4 to 6 per cent over the last three months, the inflation outlook remains uncertain.The Committee assessed that the risks to inflation from geopolitical

Councillor for Savanna-la-Mar Division Julian Chang resigns from PNP; Party says efforts diligently pursued to address her issues

Councillor for the Savanna-la-Mar Division in Westmoreland, Julian Chang, has resigned from the People's National Party (PNP).The PNP, in a statement yesterday, said it received her resignation.

Manchester’s new police commander pledges to review case of missing student Jayden Smith

The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, has pledged to review the case of missing student Jayden Smith.12-year-old Jayden, who was enrolled at Manchester High School, reportedly went missing after leaving the institution on September 26, last year.

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell snubs JAAA’s apology

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has poured cold water on the apology issued by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) after she was omitted from Jamaica's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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

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

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.

Protesters rally at Cross Roads to voice discontent with Holness administration

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Scores of placard-bearing demonstrators gathered at the Cross Roads Clock and War Memorial in Kingston this morning to express their discontent with several actions taken by the Holness administration. Chief among the concerns is the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would facilitate the temporary transit of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) through Jamaica.

New Manchester Commanding Officer vows to build on crime-fighting strategies

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis says he will be continuing effective strategies implemented by his predecessor while tweaking other measures to maximize effectiveness in tackling crime in the parish. In recent months Manchester has seen an increase in murders when compared to last year.

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell snubs JAAA’s apology

Monday, June 29, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has poured cold water on the apology issued by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) after she was omitted from Jamaica's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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.

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.