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02 Oct, 2026 0

Shopkeeper killed in gun attack in St Ann

Police investigators in St Ann are probing the shooting death of a man at his shop in Mansfield Heights. He has been identified as 42-year-old Rohanda Grant. Reports are that about 10:40 p.m. on…
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green.
02 Oct, 2026 0

Green: Fix maritime links to move Caribbean food

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green is calling for urgent action to improve maritime links across the Caribbean, warning that weak regional connections could undermine efforts to…
Persons at Little Dunn’s River in St Ann.
02 Oct, 2026 0

UDC warns against charging entry fees at Little Dunn’s River amid public access arising from court order

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is warning persons against charging members of the public a fee to enter Little Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The reminder comes as the UDC says it has…
Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck speaking at a press conference on October 1.
02 Oct, 2026 0

Chuck signals review of Firearms Act to allow plea bargain flexibility

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has announced the Government’s intention to review the controversial Firearms Act soon to allow for judicial discretion in plea bargain agreements. “The Firearms Act is…
Photo of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James
02 Oct, 2026 0

MBJ saddened by death of construction worker at Sangster airport

MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, says it is deeply saddened by the death of a construction worker at a worksite at the airport today. MBJ…
The Kingston Public Hospital.
02 Oct, 2026 0

Health facilities in KSA, St Catherine and St Thomas scale back some services, under emergency mode amid industrial action by doctors

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is reporting that hospitals and health centres in St Andrew, Kingston, St Thomas and St Catherine are operating in emergency mode to provide emergency…
02 Oct, 2026 0

Policeman gets 22 years for shooting death of girlfriend

The policeman who reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend during a dispute over a phone call at the woman’s house in Richmond, St Mary, last June was on Friday sentenced to 22 years and six months…
Brian St. Juste
02 Oct, 2026 0

Veteran journalist and producer Brian St. Juste has died, PAJ hails his legacy

The Caribbean media fraternity is mourning the passing of noted journalist and broadcast producer Brian St. Juste. St. Juste, 68, died today after a period of illness. He was the son of the late…
02 Oct, 2026 0

St Catherine farmer to face trial over alleged chopping

The trial of St Catherine farmer Dwayne Gibson, who is charged with wounding with intent, has been scheduled for February 5, 2027. The date was set after an attempt at mediation failed. When the…