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The police at the scene of gun battle between cops and gunmen in Sligoville, St Catherine on October 16.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Two policemen shot, one fatally, in Sligoville gun battle; third cop wounded

At least two policemen have been shot, one fatally, in a firefight with gunmen who reportedly barricaded themselves inside a house in Sligoville, St Catherine. Police sources say a young girl who was…
Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as newly appointed Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth, Bernard Henry (left), takes the Oath of Office during a swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Thursday, October 15.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Businessman Bernard Henry sworn in as new Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth

Businessman Bernard Henry has been sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth. He succeeds Stevon Sheriffe, who served in the position in an acting capacity following the retirement of…
A sheriff's deputy walks outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Ore. (AP Photo/Joe Kline)
16 Oct, 2026 0

16-y-o kills 3 children and teacher at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead by civilian

A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who…
Portmore Deputy Mayor Alric Campbell
16 Oct, 2026 0

Portmore Deputy Mayor confident PNP will take control of Clarendon municipality

Portmore Deputy Mayor Alric Campbell is expressing confidence that the People’s National Party (PNP) will take control of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation following a recent floor crossing that…
USA-bred horse PRINCE’S SPUR, ridden by Raddesh Roman, wins the Typewriter Trophy over 7 1/2 furlongs at Caymanas Park Sunday, September 27.
16 Oct, 2026 0

The Prince’s Spur ready to rule

MONDAY’S Jamaica Cup belongs to THE PRINCE’S SPUR, Rohan Crichton’s American who failed by three-quarter length to beat Horse of the Year RIDEALLDAY when debuting locally in the grade-one Gold Cup,…
Outside the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries in Montego Bay on October 18, 2021, hours after the deadly service.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Ruddock was beaten, threatened into confession, defence claims

Defence counsel Anthony Williams on Thursday sought to portray his client, murder accused Andre Ruddock, as a man who never confessed to the police to killing his church sister but was beaten,…
Shaquille Lindo (right) of Mona High School puts in a firm tackle on Gerveir Grant of Jamaica College during the Walker Cup semi-final match between Jamaica College and Mona High School held on October 10, 2026 at the Stadium East field.
16 Oct, 2026 0

Cloud over Walker Cup final - Mona, KC set for showdown as JC await verdict

The ISSA Walker Cup final will go ahead as scheduled today at Stadium East, but an unresolved appeal by Jamaica College (JC) will cast a shadow over the showdown between Kingston College (KC) and Mona…
His court date is being finalised.
16 Oct, 2026 0

19-y-o charged with Kidd Lane triple murder

A 19-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder in connection with last Friday’s deadly attack on Kidd Lane, off Spanish Town Road in St Andrew, which claimed the lives of two women and…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino
16 Oct, 2026 0

Infantino apologises for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy

ZURICH (AP): Gianni Infantino apologised to FIFA’s ruling council yesterday for “mistakes” in his secretive investment plan for the World Cup but didn’t give details sought by his toughest critics,…