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Vaz and Campbell express relief that defamation matter settled

Vaz and Campbell express relief that defamation matter settled

Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz and People's National Party, General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, have expressed relief that the defamation matter has been settled.This, after the case was heard in the Supreme Court and Dr. Campbell was ordered to publicly apologise for comments

Motorists seeking to clear up traffic tickets at National Arena to only show up if already registered

Motorists seeking to clear up traffic tickets at National Arena to only show up if already registered

Motorists seeking to clear up their traffic tickets at the National Arena in Kingston are being reminded that only those already registered should turn up.They should also arrive half an hour before their scheduled appointment.Today is the second day of the Kingston and St. Andrew Traffic Ticket Public

3 men accused of robbing and shooting pump attendant in Kingston urged to surrender immediately

3 men accused of robbing and shooting pump attendant in Kingston urged to surrender immediately

The wounded woman has been hospitalised in serious condition.A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Integrity Commission vows to defend statutory mandate against trend of legal challenges

Integrity Commission vows to defend statutory mandate against trend of legal challenges

The commission expressed concern about the legal challenges impeding the timely discharge of its responsibilities.

The matter was highlighted in the commission's annual report, which was tabled in parliament yesterday.

The commission noted an escalation of administrative law challenges by public officials,

No plans for bauxite mining in or near Cockpit Country, assures Minister Green

No plans for bauxite mining in or near Cockpit Country, assures Minister Green

The minister was responding to queries from Member of Parliament (MP) for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell on whether or not additional lands were allocated to Alpart alumina refinery as part of mining activities.

Mr. Green outlined in Parliament yesterday plans by JISCO to reopen and

Integrity Commission says 14 members of parliament among 70 people referred for investigation into allegations of illicit enrichment

Integrity Commission says 14 members of parliament among 70 people referred for investigation into allegations of illicit enrichment

The Integrity Commission has indicated that 14 members of parliament are among 70 people referred for further investigation into allegations of illicit enrichment during the period April 2018 to March 2026. In its annual report tabled in the Lower House yesterday, the Commission outlined that for the

Mining Minister says over 300 land titles issued to residents relocated due to bauxite mining conducted by Alpart

Mining Minister says over 300 land titles issued to residents relocated due to bauxite mining conducted by Alpart

Mining Minister Floyd Green provided the update in the Houses of Representatives yesterday. He said the issue of land titles continues to form part of discussions Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO), the owners of Alpart.

Kingston parents urge JUTC to deploy extra buses on Kingston-Ocho Rios route for summer holiday

Kingston parents urge JUTC to deploy extra buses on Kingston-Ocho Rios route for summer holiday

Parents in Kingston, who seek to preoccupy their children over the summer holiday, are appealing to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company to increase the number of buses plying the Kingston to Ocho Rios route during the period. Route 610, which runs daily using the toll road, has been well-utilised by commuters

JISCO to proceed with phased modernisation of ALPART refinery

JISCO to proceed with phased modernisation of ALPART refinery

Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) has indicated that it will proceed with a two-phased modernisation programme for the ALPART refinery in Nain, St. Elizabeth.

Opposition says reduction in murders does not equate to peace

Opposition says reduction in murders does not equate to peace

"fearfulness cannot be translated to peacefulness." That remark from opposition spokesman on national security and peace Fitz Jackson, as he noted that the nation's current reduction in murders this year does not equate to Jamaica being a peaceful society.

Vaz and Campbell express relief that defamation matter settled

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz and People's National Party, General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, have expressed relief that the defamation matter has been settled.This, after the case was heard in the Supreme Court and Dr. Campbell was ordered to publicly apologise for comments he made about Vaz while on a political platform in 2023.

Motorists seeking to clear up traffic tickets at National Arena to only show up if already registered

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Motorists seeking to clear up their traffic tickets at the National Arena in Kingston are being reminded that only those already registered should turn up.They should also arrive half an hour before their scheduled appointment.Today is the second day of the Kingston and St. Andrew Traffic Ticket Public Day.

Lionel Messi kicks his way into the Fifa history books

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Lionel Messi entered his name in the history books on Tuesday July 7, by becoming the first player to score eight goals in a FIFA Men's World Cup .

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach Stephen Francis O. J

Monday, July 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach and co-founder of the MVP Track Club Stephen Francis O.J .

Simone Gardner crowned Miss Grand International Jamaica 2026

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Simone Gardner, resource attorney and People's Court commentator on IRIE FM'S Stepping Razor with Mutabaruka, is the 2026 Miss Grand International Jamaica.

Chronic Law back in US custody; manager urges calm

Monday, July 06, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

“What, not again” and “This is crazy” are among the reactions from social media users following reports that dancehall artiste Chronic Law is back in US custody in South Florida, just months after his 73-day ICE detention.