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March 13, 2026
Man shot dead after allegedly firing at police in St Catherine operation
A 25-year-old man who allegedly fired at police during an operation in Frazer's Content, St Catherine, on Wednesday was shot and killed. The deceased has been identified as Remmar Walker,…
March 13, 2026
Two men remanded over cocaine seizure in St Catherine
Judge Genetta Smikle told two men charged in a cocaine seizure in St Catherine that a bail application could be entertained only after the forensic certificate is received in the matter. She…
March 13, 2026
CXC head declares Caribbean ready for digital examinations
Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr Wayne Wesley, has declared the Caribbean ready for electronic examinations following their implementation during the January…
March 13, 2026
Police Constable Noel Maitland sentenced to life; must serve 32 years before parole eligibility
Police Constable Noel Maitland has been sentenced to life in prison and must serve 32 years and four months before being considered for parole for the 2022 murder of his girlfriend, Donna-Lee…
March 12, 2026
by Andre Williams
Three hours missing
Minutes before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a 17-year-old student of a school in the Corporate Area took a taxi in the busy commercial district of Cross Roads, St Andrew, expecting what should have been a…
March 12, 2026
by Livern Barrett
FID cracks down on PPO delinquents
Two men accused of breaching pecuniary penalty orders (PPOs) imposed by the court are facing fresh charges, as the authorities signal a get-tough approach against individuals who fail to comply with…
March 12, 2026
Two Westmoreland men charged after cocaine, ganja seized in Mandela Highway traffic stop
The police have charged two Westmoreland men who were held allegedly with cocaine and ganja during a traffic stop along the Mandela Highway. Donald Baugh, a farmer of New Works, and Lenroy Ferguson,…
March 12, 2026
Education Minister urges communities to address student absenteeism
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has urged communities to play a greater role in addressing student absenteeism in schools. Speaking during the…
March 12, 2026
Dawes apologises to McKenzie after age remark sparks uproar at Standing Finance Committee
Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, has issued an apology to West Kingston Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie for commenting on his age during last week’s sitting of…