March 21, 2023
Security guard beaten in attempted robbery at Mandeville ATM
A security guard was beaten by gunmen during an attempted robbery at a National Commercial Bank (NCB) automated teller machine (ATM) at Bank House Mall in Mandeville on Tuesday morning. A police source confirmed that the incident happened at about…
February 24, 2023
Above Rocks Health Centre now powered by solar energy
Two years after getting a facelift, the Above Rocks Health Centre in St Catherine received a solar power energy system, which will aid in reducing utility costs at the facility. The project was done through a partnership between the Federal Republic…
February 1, 2023
Police target overseas players in Kingston violence
Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson says a number of overseas players continue to drive crime in Jamaica, including the recent flare-up of violence in west Kingston. “We already had given some of those names to our (overseas)…
January 6, 2023
A $90m drug bust occurred at Jamaican Airport,
Fifty-six-year-old Robert Chin, the man charged in connection with the $90 million cocaine bust at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston was granted bail in the sum of $700,000 on humanitarian grounds. Parish Judge Maxine…
November 2, 2022
875 kids charged with murder, rape, robbery, and other serious crimes
Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson on Tuesday described as a worrying trend the number of children being brought to book for serious crimes. Anderson, who was speaking during his monthly press briefing, said of the 875 charges laid…
October 13, 2022
Jamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity”
Jamaica's broadcasting authority has banned content that "glorifies illegal activity" - such as drug and gun use. The new rules cover TV and radio - including music - and list specific topics that are off-limits.Scamming, drug abuse and the illegal…
September 29, 2022
Tropical Storm Ian costs Jamaica $360 million
It is costing an estimated $360 million in Jamaica to clear roads that were flooded and blocked by trees and other debris as a result of rains associated with Tropical Storm Ian, which pelted the island between Saturday and Monday. Prime Minister…
September 23, 2022
Operation Relentless II is in effect for Jamaica
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), launched a major operational initiative ‘Operation Relentless II’, which aims to target criminal gangs and gangsters involved in violent crimes or other…
July 13, 2022
Jamaica 4 – 0 Haiti: Reggae Girlz qualify for back-to-back World Cups
MONTERREY, Mexico – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz qualified for their second consecutive senior FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-0 win over Haiti at the CONCACAF Women’s Championship at the Estadio BBVA. It follows their historic first-time qualification…
April 16, 2022
Mask mandate lifted, no COVID test required for entry to Jamaica
From Friday, visitors to Jamaica will not be required to present a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter the country, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Additionally, people in enclosed public spaces will no…