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March 18, 2026
Leadership change announced at Western Regional Health Authority
Business strategist Deveta McLaren has been appointed acting regional director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), the government body that oversees public health services in…
March 18, 2026
Man fatally shot after alleged confrontation with police in St Catherine
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot by police during an alleged confrontation in Kent Village, St Catherine, on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kevon Bennett, from the…
March 18, 2026
JDF Coast Guard receives four high-speed interceptor vessels
Jamaica's maritime security has been further enhanced with the acquisition of four high-speed Surface Interceptor Vessels. The naval assets, which represent the first tranche of 22, were handed…
March 18, 2026
23 post offices to be upgraded under NIDS project
A total of 23 post offices are currently in contract to undergo significant upgrades aimed at enhancing service delivery to communities across the island. Executive Director of the National…
March 17, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Golding’s move
Despite not being able to implement policy decisions from his position in Parliament, much is expected when Opposition Leader Mark Golding makes his presentation this afternoon in the 2026–2027 Budget…
March 17, 2026
by Andre Williams
Witness rejects suggestions murdered businessman linked to undesirables
A relative of slain businessman William Christian took the witness stand on Monday in the ongoing Clansman Gang trial, identifying items belonging to the deceased and rejecting suggestions that the…
March 17, 2026
Falmouth Mayor urges developers to comply with building standards
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, is urging business developers within the municipality to comply with regulatory standards and obtain the necessary permits to ensure safer and more…
March 17, 2026
Man fatally shot in Hellshire, St Catherine
A man was gunned down in Hellshire, St Catherine on Monday night. The police report that about 9:30 p.m., explosions were heard along Cliff Boulevard in the area. The police were alerted. Upon…
March 17, 2026
Update | St Elizabeth contractor charged for allegedly using woman’s licensed gun to shoot her vehicle during altercation
Goshen, St Elizabeth contractor Owen Miller has been charged for taking a woman’s licensed firearm during an altercation and shooting her car The 44-year-old is charged with possession of a…