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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, in discussion as they tour the newly completed third shelter for women experiencing abuse. - Contri
25 Aug, 2026 0

Third shelter for abused women completed

The Government has completed its third shelter for women experiencing abuse, fulfilling its commitment to establish three safe spaces across Jamaica that provide protection and comprehensive support. …
25 Aug, 2026 0

Spanish Town man fatally shot after reportedly pointing gun at police

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of an unidentified man during an alleged armed confrontation with the police in St Catherine on…
25 Aug, 2026 0

St Catherine farmer charged with murder after alleged fatal stabbing of bus conductor

A St Catherine farmer who was wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a bus conductor last year has been arrested and charged with murder. Veral Morris, otherwise called ‘Maio’, 35, was…
Yian Shettlewood (centre), president of the St John Heights Neighbourhood Watch, signs a memorandum of understanding with Assistant Commissioner of Police Charmaine Shand and Senior Superintendent of Police Hopeton Nicholson, commander of the St Catherine
25 Aug, 2026 0

St Catherine North records 43 per cent decline in murders, lowest in 30 years

The St Catherine North Police Division is recording a significant decline in murders, with Senior Superintendent of Police Hopeton Nicholson describing the development as a sign of improved safety and…
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes
25 Aug, 2026 0

Chief Justice: AI must enhance, not replace, court officials

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says artificial intelligence (AI) should not be viewed as a replacement for court officials but rather as a tool to enhance efficiency and productivity within the justice…
Blaise Bicknell.
25 Aug, 2026 0

Bicknell better prepared for round two

National tennis player Blaise Bicknell says he is well prepared for today’s match against Spanish opponent Ivan Curbelo in the Kingston Open, an ATP Challenger tournament being staged at the Liguanea…
Mikyle Williams (left) of Racing United controls the ball as Marcos Filho of Chapelton Maroon moves in to tackle during a Jamaica Premier League match at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex last season.
25 Aug, 2026 0

Chapelton hopeful after new move

After cutting ties with the Clarendon Football Association and re-establishing their alliance with the St Ann Football Association, Chapelton Maroons are eyeing what club president Kaycie Butler…
Members of the Hydel High School girls track and field team celebrating their ISSA GraceKennedy Girls’ Champs success.
25 Aug, 2026 0

CUMBERLAND WINDFALL - Principal expects boosted sports programme after Hydel merger

Carlon Pitt, principal of Cumberland High School, says the institution’s merger with Hydel High School next month is expected to provide a significant boost to Cumberland’s sporting programmes. Hydel…
India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century as batting partner India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, watches during day two of the second cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, August 24, 2026.
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Jurel century helps India to 503-9 against Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 guided India to a formidable 503-9 declared against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test. Sri Lanka’s reply got off to a disastrous start…