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Custos of St.James Bishop Conrad Pitkin says brazen killing of woman at church last week reflects society

Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin says the brazen killing of a woman at a church in Montego Bay, St. James last week is a reflection of the society.

He was speaking this morning at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James where the incident occurred.

PM Holness calls for enterprise-level contractors to tackle housing deficit

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says good enterprise-level contractors are needed to aid the efforts of the government to plug the housing deficit.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary on Friday, Dr. Holness said the government will be increasing the

Colombian national shot and killed along Oxford Rd in Corporate Area on Friday

A Colombian national was shot and killed along Oxford Road in the Corporate Area on Friday.

He is 61-year-old Julian Lopez

JC gave sunshine in the rain on a chilly final day at Penn Relays 2026

It was a freezing, rainy day at the Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia, and Jamaica College produced the only sunshine on the track for Jamaican schools with victory in the 4x100 meters on the final day of the 130th running of the 2026 Penn Relays on Saturday, April 25.

Armed robbers take $2 m from W U branch in Kingston

Armed robbers reportedly stole $2 m from a Western Union branch on Shortwood Road in Kingston, earlier today.

Galina housing development in St Mary to deliver over 300 units

The Galina housing development project in St. Mary is expected to deliver about 360 units.

Chief Justice: alternative accommodation identified for Westmoreland parish court

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has indicated that alternative accommodation has been identified for the Westmoreland parish court.

PM urges Jamaicans to temper excitement over potential offshore oil; says efficiency is greatest resource

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging Jamaicans to temper excitement over potential offshore oil, noting that the country’s greatest resource is efficiency.His comments come amidst public discourse over a possible active petroleum system in Jamaican waters.

FID and Revenue Protection Department sign MOU to strengthen fight against financial crimes

The agreement between the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Revenue Protection Department (RPD) provides a formal framework for consultation, cooperation and the lawful sharing of information in support of each organisation’s statutory responsibilities.

NRCA undertaking inspection of all manufactured brands of sugar after metal fragments discovered in Pan Caribbean brand

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is undertaking a comprehensive inspection programme across the country to ensure that all manufactured brands of sugar are contaminant-free.This was after a preliminary laboratory test identified metal fragments in samples of sugar produced by Pan-Caribbean

Custos of St.James Bishop Conrad Pitkin says brazen killing of woman at church last week reflects society

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin says the brazen killing of a woman at a church in Montego Bay, St. James last week is a reflection of the society. He was speaking this morning at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James where the incident occurred.

PM Holness calls for enterprise-level contractors to tackle housing deficit

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says good enterprise-level contractors are needed to aid the efforts of the government to plug the housing deficit. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary on Friday, Dr. Holness said the government will be increasing the capital budget to bring more projects on stream.

JC gave sunshine in the rain on a chilly final day at Penn Relays 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

It was a freezing, rainy day at the Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia, and Jamaica College produced the only sunshine on the track for Jamaican schools with victory in the 4x100 meters on the final day of the 130th running of the 2026 Penn Relays on Saturday, April 25.

Hydel five peats, Edwin repeats at Penns

Saturday, April 25, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Hydel High secured an historic five straight victories in the 4x400 meters while Edwin Allen defended their 4x100 meters crown on an outstanding second day for Jamaican athletes, the 130th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

$1.5M bail for Jahvy & Jaii Frais, court sets strict conditions

Friday, April 24, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

$1.5 million is the amount both producer Jahvy Ambassador and podcaster JaiiFrais are required to post as bail following their appearance in the Gun Court today in connection with the Big Wall shooting incident.

Jah Don says ‘Melanin Heir’ was born from deep reflection

Friday, April 24, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

'Melanin Heir' was inspired by deep reflection, says reggae singer Jah Don, who is gearing up to release his latest single.