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JLP mourns passing of Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is mourning the passing of its Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell.

Mr. Campbell who also served as a Cabinet Minister died this morning aged 67.

Petrojam says message circulating on social media about fuel shortage is fake

Petrojam says a message circulating via Whatsapp and social media warning of a fuel shortage, is fake.

The company says it continues to maintain steady reliable supply of all fuels to customers and marketing companies from its loading racks in Kingston and Montego-Bay.

18 of 20 health facilities in Westmoreland functional following Hurricane Melissa

Months after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, 18 of the 20 health centres in Westmoreland are functional.

The Western Regional Health Authority says of those not functional, one is expected to resume operations soon and the other is slated for full reconstruction.

Two year old girl mowed down in Clarendon

A 2 year old girl was killed in a motor vehicle incident in May Pen Clarendon last night.

She has been identified as Kimberly Burrell, of Rules Pen, in the parish.

PM Holness urges UDC to use its lands for housing development

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has urged the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to collaborate with enterprise level contractors to facilitate use of its lands for housing development.

Security guard killed in St Catherine

A security guard was shot and killed along Garnett Avenue, in Eltham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, last evening.

ETOC reports 39 percent completion rate in implementation of education transformation recommendations

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) is reporting a 39 percent completion rate in the implementation of the 365 recommendations contained in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission, JETC, report.

This is just one percentage point below the projected 40 percent milestone for

Justice Minister expresses hope that 2026 murder tally will not exceed 400

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has expressed hope that Jamaica's 2026 murder tally will not exceed four hundred (400).

673 murders were recorded last year, representing a 41 percent reduction when compared to 2024.

Mr. Chuck says a reduction for 2026 could be close to 50 percent.

Two shot dead in Farm, Manchester

Two people said to be a couple were shot dead in Farm, Manchester this morning.

Relatives identified the deceased as Kaydene Isaacs and Rohan Bernard of the community.

National security minister says media report misquoted his comments on body cameras for police

The ministry of national security and peace has sought to explain comments made by portfolio minister Dr. Horace Chang about the use of body worn cameras by the police.

JLP mourns passing of Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell

Sunday, May 03, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is mourning the passing of its Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell. Mr. Campbell who also served as a Cabinet Minister died this morning aged 67.

Petrojam says message circulating on social media about fuel shortage is fake

Sunday, May 03, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Petrojam says a message circulating via Whatsapp and social media warning of a fuel shortage, is fake. The company says it continues to maintain steady reliable supply of all fuels to customers and marketing companies from its loading racks in Kingston and Montego-Bay.

“I want completely to dominate” Salmon on U20 World Championships ambitions

Friday, May 01, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Having dominated the field at last weekend's Penn Relays representing Jamaica College, national under-20 discus record holder Joseph Salmon wont be taking things for granted at this weekend's East Coast International Showcase at Morgan State University in Maryland.

2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup competition draw set for May 26

Friday, May 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The draw for the 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup competition is set for May 26.

Chronixx speaks out, calls for interview

Friday, May 01, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Chronixx entered the chat on Thursday after the Levelz with Kshema podcast raised the question of whether Reggae acts should temper their message for commercial success.

Di Genius’ ‘Hill & Gully Riddim’ sparks cultural push

Friday, May 01, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor’s Hill & Gully Riddim is gaining cultural traction, catching the attention of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).