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March 9, 2026
Kamina Johnson Smith | Rights, Justice, Action: Jamaica reaffirms commitment to women and girls
Jamaica joins the international community in commemorating International Women’s Day, under the theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls’. The annual observance recognises the global…
March 9, 2026
Two men arrested in Old Harbour over theft of taxi from garage in Spanish Town
Two men have been arrested by the police in St Catherine after they were found scrapping a taxi that had been taken by its owner to a garage in Spanish Town for repairs. Detectives assigned to the…
March 9, 2026
Update | 17-y-o schoolboy charged with murder over deadly attack at Ocho Rios High
The 17-year-old Ocho Rios High schoolboy who was taken into custody following a deadly attack on a schoolmate has been charged with murder. He is scheduled to appear before the St Ann Family Court…
March 9, 2026
Water being regulated for some St Mary communities due to downed pump at White River plant
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented temporary water rationing for some customers in Charles Town and other surrounding areas of St Mary due to a defective pump at its White River…
March 9, 2026
Several left homeless by fire in Spanish Town
Several persons have been left homeless after a fire destroyed two structures in a yard in a section of Spanish Town, St Catherine this afternoon. The blaze occurred at the intersection of Nugent…
March 9, 2026
Kamina Johnson Smith | Unlocking opportunities together: Jamaica reaffirms commitment to a prosperous Commonwealth
Jamaica joins the Member States of the Commonwealth in commemorating Commonwealth Day in celebration of our shared commitment to democracy, sustainable development, peace and prosperity. This year, we…
March 9, 2026
Rush at eye clinic amid impending departure of Cuban medical workers
A large crowd turned up at the eye clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital in St Andrew on Monday morning as patients rushed to seek treatment from Cuban health professionals ahead of their departure from…
March 9, 2026
Clarendon man charged after allegedly shooting man, setting car ablaze
A 35-year-old construction worker from Nairne Castle in James Hill, Clarendon has been charged after allegedly shooting a man and setting his vehicle on fire during an incident in the community last…
March 9, 2026
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home, woman taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots near the home of Grammy-Award winning performer Rihanna, according to police and news reports. No one was…