News
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
Tech entrepreneur blames JMMB for business collapse, bank rejects claims
A software engineer has filed a lawsuit against JMMB Bank (Jamaica) Limited, claiming the financial institution’s decision to freeze his account and withhold sums totalling US$35,000 or $5.6 million…
December 9, 2025
Taxi driver shot dead after picking up fake passengers
A taxi operator was shot dead late Friday night after two men posing as passengers reportedly attacked him during a trip in Portmore, St Catherine. The unidentified driver, who was operating a…
December 9, 2025
Two boys accused of stealing 'pardner’ money in St Andrew
The police have charged two teen boys over the theft of cash from a house in Temple Hall, St Andrew, between August 18 and 20. The two, who are both 15, will not be named as they are children.…
December 9, 2025
Farmer charged over discharge of licensed gun during dispute in St Elizabeth
A St Elizabeth farmer, who is a licensed firearm holder, has been charged over the discharge of his weapon during a dispute with another man in his community earlier this year. The accused has been…
December 9, 2025
Police hunt man accused of raping 15-year-old in St Catherine
Police in St Catherine are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl during a break-in at her home on Thursday. The Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child…
December 9, 2025
‘Salla Bagga’ facing gun charges over Manchester shooting spree
A Clarendon labourer has been charged with multiple firearm-related offences after three men were shot and injured during a gun attack at a business place in neighbouring Manchester in March. The…
December 9, 2025
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens up to 100% tariffs on China
United States President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its…
December 9, 2025
St Andrew landscaper charged after stolen Mercedes-Benz recovered
Police have charged a St Andrew landscaper after a stolen Mercedes-Benz motor car and other valuables were recovered in Junction in the parish on September 7. Charged with burglary, receiving stolen…
December 9, 2025
Mechanic charged after allegedly hitting policeman with vehicle in Half-Way Tree
A St Catherine mechanic has been charged after allegedly using his motor vehicle to hit a police officer who attempted to stop him for an alleged traffic breach in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew on…