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Edwards soars to new personal best and record, as JC remains on dominant path at Penns

Jamaica College's team captain, Michael Andre Edwards, had promised that the Old Hope Road-based institution would be at the Penn Relays to dominate, and so far things are going to plan.

Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce approves importation of additional supplies of cement

According to the Ministry, the additional quota is to assist in meeting immediate demands market-wide but primarily in western Jamaica.

This comes as continuous heavy rainfall across the island in recent weeks has resulted in operational challenges at Caribbean Cement Company which has affected the

Two men shot dead and two others hospitalised following gun attack at Ocho Rios Market

Those killed have been identified as 25-year-old Stevie Drake of Great Pond, Ocho Rios and 56-year-old Basil Arthurs a Ministry of Health employee of Top Bay, Discovery Bay, both in St. Ann.

Police report that about 10:10 p.m., patrons were inside a bar in the Ocho Rios Market when they were pounced

INDECOM concerned about recent public statements made by Dr. Horace Chang dismissing the use of BWCs during planned operations

INDECOM and other civil society groups have been calling for increased use of BWCs.

According to INDECOM last year 311 persons were fatally shot by members of the security forces, the highest figure recorded since 2010.

JC’s Salmon stands head and shoulder above the rest at Penns

Jamaica College's Joseph Salmon led a Jamaican sweep of the top four places on his way to victory in the boys discus championship on today's second day of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Better late than never for Hydel’s Bernard at Penns

ISSA Class One Girls triple jump champion Zavien Bernard leapt her way to victory on her last attempt as she took the Penn Relays title on Thursday.

PM Dr. Andrew Holness says transaction costs for online banking must be reduced

The issue of fees in the banking system has been a concern with many of the view that the fees are too high.

Dr. Holness emphasizes that affordability is critical to expanding access to the financial system.

Husband and wife wanted by United States authorities on fraud-related charges arrested in St. James

They have been identified as 31-year-old Nicki Gibbs, a nurse technician of Bronx, New York, USA and her husband, Swayne Barker, otherwise called “Black Boss” of Red Dirt, Flankers in St. James.

Police say the operation was carried out between 4:00 a.m. and 5:47 a.m. by members of the Anti-Lottery Scam

Health Ministry advises against consumption of sugar produced by Pan Caribbean

The Health Ministry says members of the public should not consume packaged sugar produced by Pan Caribbean Sugar Company.

This as a preliminary laboratory test has identified metal fragments in samples of this brand of sugar purchased at retail outlets

Church groups condemn murder of woman at Montego Bay church and call for the sanctuary to be respected

Churches have joined the call for the sanctuary and place of refuge to be respected.

This follows the murder of 38-year-old Montego Bay businesswoman, Corra Thompson.

Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce approves importation of additional supplies of cement

Friday, April 24, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

According to the Ministry, the additional quota is to assist in meeting immediate demands market-wide but primarily in western Jamaica. This comes as continuous heavy rainfall across the island in recent weeks has resulted in operational challenges at Caribbean Cement Company which has affected the supply of cement in the market.

Two men shot dead and two others hospitalised following gun attack at Ocho Rios Market

Friday, April 24, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Those killed have been identified as 25-year-old Stevie Drake of Great Pond, Ocho Rios and 56-year-old Basil Arthurs a Ministry of Health employee of Top Bay, Discovery Bay, both in St. Ann. Police report that about 10:10 p.m., patrons were inside a bar in the Ocho Rios Market when they were pounced upon by a man armed with a handgun who opened gunfire at patrons.

Edwards soars to new personal best and record, as JC remains on dominant path at Penns

Friday, April 24, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica College's team captain, Michael Andre Edwards, had promised that the Old Hope Road-based institution would be at the Penn Relays to dominate, and so far things are going to plan.

JC’s Salmon stands head and shoulder above the rest at Penns

Friday, April 24, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica College's Joseph Salmon led a Jamaican sweep of the top four places on his way to victory in the boys discus championship on today's second day of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Rastafari community celebrates diamond jubilee of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie I

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The rastafari community is today, marking the 60th anniversary of emperor haile selassie i’s transformative visit to jamaica with a celebration now underway at the louise bennett garden theatre.

Bounty Killer set to receive key to the city of Kingston

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to receive one of Kingston’s highest civic honours, following a recent resolution passed by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation.