News
January 28, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Comprehensive cleaning plans for Lucea’s Venture Gutter
WESTERN BUREAU: Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels says he will be collaborating with Hanover Western Member of Parliament Heatha Miller-Bennett to develop a comprehensive cleaning plan for the Venture…
January 28, 2026
by Karen Madden
Ties that bind
Jamaica and India reaffirmed their friendly relations on Monday as the world’s largest democracy marked its 77th Republic Day with a reception at India House in St Andrew. The event, which was…
January 28, 2026
Severe sanctions coming for revenge porn, bank fraud
Tougher penalties are coming for persons who carry out revenge porn by publishing ‘intimate images’ of someone without their permission. Publishing ‘intimate images’ of persons under the age of 18…
January 28, 2026
Man charged for break-in at gas station in Manchester
A man has been charged for breaking into a gas station in Manchester. Charged with house breaking and larceny is 36-year-old Joseph Spencer. His court date is being finalised. Reports from the…
January 28, 2026
Police probing suspected suicide of St Andrew woman
The police are investigating the suspected suicide of a 73-year-old St Andrew woman. She has been identified as Shelia Collette Garrick. The police report that Garrick’s body was found hanging from a…
January 28, 2026
Over 100 pounds of cocaine found in suitcase at Sangster airport, St Elizabeth man being sought
Detectives from the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Renaldo Brooks, a farmer of St Elizabeth, as they probe the seizure of more…
January 28, 2026
Jamaica hit by minor earthquake
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 was felt this morning in sections of Kingston and St Andrew. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, says the quake occurred at 3:47…
January 28, 2026
NWC to conduct sewer pipeline repairs along River Bay Road in Montego Bay
The National Water Commission (NWC) has reported that repair works will be undertaken on its sewer network along River Bay Road in Montego Bay, St James. The works are expected to last for one month,…
January 28, 2026
Senior judge urges motorists to educate themselves about traffic laws
Motorists are being urged to educate themselves about the laws governing the use of the nation’s roads, which will lead them to making better choices. Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic…