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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.

Man shot dead by armed bikers on Mandela Highway

A man died after gunmen opened fire on the motor bus in which he was travelling along the Mandela Highway in St. Catherine, around 7 o’clock this morning.

Party promoters & residents of Exchange, St. Ann urged to cooperate with police

Party promoters and residents in exchange, st. Ann are being urged to cooperate with the police as efforts continue to curtail crime in the community.

Government Senator urges victims of revenge porn to report matter to police

Government Senator Kamina Johnson Smith is calling on young victims of revenge porn to report it and not give power to perpetrators.

Hurricane victim gets new home from Issa Trust Foundation and Bartalozzi Homes

Shaneka Chambers, an employee of Couples Resorts, is expressing gratitude for help rendered by the Issa Trust Foundation to build her a new house in Westmoreland.

Ms. Chambers, who works in the kitchen department at Couples Negril lost her home to Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.

PM Holness urges UDC to use its lands for housing development

Saturday, May 02, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

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

Saturday, May 02, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

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

“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).