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May 18, 2026
Morgan slams Swaby's 'hypocritical' criticism of the One Road Authority
Minister with responsibility for works, Robert Morgan has accused Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby of attempting to "pass the buck" in relation to road maintenance in his recent criticism of…
May 18, 2026
JFJ 'deeply disturbed' by Granville police shooting and handling of woman's body
Human rights group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is expressing grave concern regarding Sunday's police fatal shooting in Granville, St James, while raising questions about how the crime scene was…
May 18, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man succumbs to injuries after being found in gully in Spanish Town
Police in Spanish Town, St Catherine, have launched an investigation into the death of a man who succumbed to injuries in hospital on Sunday night, one day after he was found in a gully in critical…
May 18, 2026
by Janet Silvera
‘It is hard not to see impunity at work' - Church alliance condemns Granville police killing
The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) has condemned the fatal police shooting of Latoya Bulgin in Granville, St James, warning that the incident reflects "frightening" impunity.
May 18, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Principal accused of $4M Clifton land fraud to go on trial June 4
A June 4 trial date has been set for Suelyn Ward-Brown in relation to the Clifton land fraud case.
May 17, 2026
Stuck in the Chamber - FLA investigation report stuck in legal limbo six weeks after submission to Parliament
A report on an Integrity Commission investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) remains untabled in Parliament six weeks after its submission,…
May 17, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
When a student dies violently - Teacher haunted by pupils’ deaths, calls grow for conflict resolution and emotional support to curb school violence
The nightmares came after the funeral.
Months after 16-year-old Devonie Shearer died from injuries sustained when another student hit him with a chair at Ocho Rios High School, teacher Mikhail…
May 17, 2026
Person of interest in American tourist’s death now in custody
A St James man who was being sought in connection with the death of an American tourist last month turned himself in to the St Mary police on Friday.
The man was being sought by investigators probing…
May 17, 2026
FAKE GUNS, REAL TIME - Music producer gets life sentence for imitation firearms
Ewayne Price, a Kingston music producer, who told investigators that imitation firearms found at his home were being used as props in music videos, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment and…