Latest News

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair (left); Deputy Director General (Acting) and Director, Surveys Division, STATIN, Dr Natalee Simpson (centre), and Director (Acting) Administrative Statistics, STATIN, Siomar
January 15, 2026

Economy grew 5.1 per cent for July to September quarter in 2025

The Jamaican economy grew by 5.1 per cent in the July to September quarter of 2025, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Providing details during a press briefing at the AC Hotel in St…
A court date is being finalised.
January 15, 2026

Licensed firearm holder charged for allegedly brandishing gun during argument over garbage

A licensed firearm holder from Spanish Town, St Catherine has been charged for allegedly pulling his weapon on a man during an argument over garbage. Forty-six-year-old Rogroy Moody, an accountant,…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address during the launch of the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), held on Thursday, January 15 at the Office of the Prime Minister. The SRP is a multifaceted national response designed to support i
January 15, 2026

Gov’t launches shelter recovery programme to aid Hurricane Melissa victims

The Government has launched the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), a multifaceted and coordinated national response to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged during the passage of…
He is to go to court on March 23.
January 15, 2026

Portmore man charged after cocaine allegedly found under bed

The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine man in connection with the seizure of a quantity of cocaine that was allegedly found under his bed at his home. Charged with possession of cocaine and…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St Andrew on January 14.
January 15, 2026

Gov’t working with partners to deliver cash support to households impacted by Hurricane Melissa

As the Government transitions its post-disaster response to a cash-based assistance model, it will continue to collaborate with key international partners to provide support for citizens recovering…
This booking photo released by the Clark Country, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office, shows William Brock, an Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both.
January 15, 2026

83-y-o US man convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was scamming him

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A jury convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver who he wrongly thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both. …
His court date is being finalised.
January 15, 2026

Westmoreland woman charged with arson for Boxing Day house fire in Grange Hill

A Westmoreland resident has been charged for allegedly setting the Grange Hill home of a woman on fire on Boxing Day last year following an argument. Charged with arson is 25-year-old Kimberly…
File photo
January 15, 2026

Man fatally shot by police during alleged shoot-out in Portmore

A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday. The police reported that about 6:00 a.m., a team went to Andrea Crescent in…
Councillor Richard Vernon, mayor of Montego Bay.
January 15, 2026

Individuals, entities invited to adopt hurricane damaged homes across St James

The St James Municipal Corporation is embarking on an Adopt-a-House programme, which will invite individuals, corporate sponsors and civic partners to adopt, renovate and properly equip damaged homes…