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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…
March 17, 2026
St Thomas police launch initiative for safety of students
There is increased police presence at the major transportation spaces in Morant Bay where students converge to get to and from school, thanks to a new initiative of the St Thomas Community Safety and…
March 17, 2026
Police probing ATM robbery at NCB in Portmore
The police in Portmore, St Catherine are investigating the theft of millions from an ATM at the National Commercial Bank (NCB). The police report that on Wednesday, March 11, a team from a security…
March 17, 2026
17-y-o dies after vehicle plunges into Rio Cobre, two other teens rescued
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) divers today recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after the vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine late Monday night. He…
March 17, 2026
‘We Love Cuba’: gratitude walk by supporters draws crowd in Kingston
Supporters who turned out today for a “gratitude walk” in downtown Kingston to honour Cuban healthcare workers for 50 years of service say they remain hopeful that Jamaica can repair its relationship…
March 17, 2026
Director of Corruption Prosecution at Integrity Commission resigns
The Integrity Commission has announced the resignation of Roneiph Lawrence, director of corruption prosecution, effective March 31. In a news release, the commission says it is taking steps to…
March 17, 2026
Economy not delivering for the people, says Golding
While noting that Jamaica’s public debt has declined and murders are down, Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the government has failed to translate those gains into meaningful economic growth.
March 17, 2026
‘Shameful deception’: Golding slams PM for accepting pay increase
Opposition leader Mark Golding has described as a “shameful deception” the recent announcement that Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will, in fact, be receiving his $28.6 million salary, after…
March 17, 2026
Golding says tougher measures needed for good governance
Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for stronger support for anti-corruption measures and institutions aimed at promoting good governance and moral values in Jamaica. Golding said the…