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Alando Terrelonge (left), minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, with responsibility for diaspora affairs, greets Brian Wallace, Jamaica’s ambassador to the United Nations, upon his arrival at the opening of the second Ja
25 Oct, 2026 0

Terrelonge hails diaspora’s US$3.12b contribution to Jamaica

Jamaicans overseas sent home US$3.12 billion in remittances during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with contributions increasing significantly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, underscoring the…
The agreement between the New York Archdiocese and alleged sexual abuse victims would end more than seven years of lawsuits.
25 Oct, 2026 0

New York’s archdiocese and alleged victims of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement, second largest in US history

NEW YORK (AP) - The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who claim that they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal…
The 2025 ESSJ revealed that 95 Jamaicans were deported for gun-related offences, 134 for offences related to wounding assault or battery, 171 for drug possession and 64 for crimes related to fraud or false documents.
25 Oct, 2026 0

1,300 Jamaicans were deported last year, including nearly 500 for violent and drug offences -- ESSJ

Sixty Jamaicans were deported last year, including 52 from the United States (US), for the offences of murder, manslaughter or attempted murder, according to the latest Economic and Social Survey…
President of CANOC Keith Joseph has questioned what are regional federations doing “in terms of readying ourselves to respond to those challenges that are being raised"?
25 Oct, 2026 0

Caribbean sports bodies need to reassess their models -- CANOC president

President of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Keith Joseph has questioned whether regional bodies are contemplating proposals to place before the international…
The young Reggae Boyz have now recorded three wins in a row for the first time ever at a FIFA World Cup.
25 Oct, 2026 0

Another clean sheet as Jamaica rout Sri Lanka for third straight win at FIFA U-15 World Cup.

Jamaica secured their third consecutive win at the Under-15 FIFA World Cup by routing Sri Lanka 6-0. It marks Jamaica’s first win against a non-CONCACAF team at a FIFA World Cup since June 26, 1998…
A police report cited "excessive speeding with no regard to road conditions, apparent error of judgment and turning right without due care" as possible causes of the 11:30pm crash.
25 Oct, 2026 0

3 men killed in two-vehicle crash in St Ann

Three men were killed in a two vehicle crash along the Salem main road in St Ann last night, a police report has revealed. Their identities have not yet been disclosed. The police report cited…
Twenty complaints were filed by females and two by males and approximately 50 per cent of the complainants were employed in the private sector.
25 Oct, 2026 0

2 men among 22 persons who filed sexual harassment complaints last year – ESSJ

A total of 22 complaints were filed with the Sexual Harassment Tribunal between July and December last year, the 2025 Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) has revealed. The ESSJ is an annual…
The National Security Council has recommended an increase in the mandatory minimum sentence for illegal gun possession to 20 years in prison
25 Oct, 2026 0

20 Years! NSC recommends higher minimum sentence for gun possession; new crime for adults grooming kids to carry firearms"

The National Security Council (NSC) has recommended an increase in the mandatory minimum sentence for illegal gun possession to 20 years in prison, a statement from the Office of the Cabinet has…
The NSC says misuse of the current demonstration plates is facilitating scammers and other criminals in the commission of crimes and provides an avenue to evade taxes.
25 Oct, 2026 0

NSC directs TAJ to stop issuing blue demo license plates, cites misuse that facilitates crime and tax evasion

The National Security Council (NSC) has directed Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to stop issuing the current demonstration or dealer license plates, a statement from the Office of the Cabinet has…