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Crawford questions Govt rationale for relocation of shelterees by next month, prolonging students exposure to risks

Opposition spokesman on education Damion Crawford has questioned the rationale for the government’s plan to relocate shelterees from schools by next month.

Four more JUTC drivers charged in relation to ticket scam

Four more Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) employees have been charged in relation to alleged financial irregularities at the company.

18 murders recorded in St. James so far this year, 1 more than 2025

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

National Works Agency assures Westmoreland Bridge near Chovey/Georgia area in St. Mary is safe

The reassurance follows concerns raised by Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Christopher Brown and residents who traverse the bridge.They fear mining activity has threatened the integrity of the structure.

Justice Minister says there’s urgent need to build new courthouses as rehabilitating them is wasting money

He was reacting to a remark by Chief Justice Bryan Sykes that the inactivity of the Ministry is the greatest risk to Jamaica's judiciary.Mr. Sykes was lamenting the conditions of courts, especially in western parishes, which suffered major damage due to Hurricane Melissa in October last year.When asked

Six people to face the court for driving with too much alcohol in their system over Easter holiday

Their arrests stemmed from the establishment of breath-testing checkpoints by the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (P-STEB).The checkpoints were set up near party hotspots as part of efforts to reduce road fatalities over the period.

Rapper Remy Ma jumps on WYFL Riddim

Just when some believed the popular WYFL Riddim had run its course, Remy Ma has stepped in and shaken things up.

Minister Marion Hall & Tanya Stephens reconcile on Love & Harmony Cruise

After years of being at odds, Minister Marion Hall and Tanya Stephens have officially buried the hatchet aboard the Love and Harmony Cruise.

NWC says water supply network at Red Road Tank in Clarendon shut down for immediate remedial steps after teen boy drowns

The National Water Commission (NWC) says the water supply network at the Red Road Tank in Clarendon has been shut down for immediate remedial steps following the drowning of a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday.He has been identified as Orville McLeod of Palmers Cross.The NWC is expressing deep concern following

JDF member charged with killing girlfriend remanded after appearing in court today

27-year-old Jamaica Defence Force member Damanice Williamson was remanded when he appeared in the Manchester Parish Court on a murder charge today.He is accused of killing his girlfriend, 29-year-old Tanzanya Dunkley, in Three Chains in the parish.Her throat was slashed.

Crawford questions Govt rationale for relocation of shelterees by next month, prolonging students exposure to risks

Friday, April 10, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Opposition spokesman on education Damion Crawford has questioned the rationale for the government’s plan to relocate shelterees from schools by next month.