- O-Wrap: Road fatalities up 19%... Minor quake felt in Jamaica... Commissioner orders probe into Dunrobin Ave stunt driving 5:50 pm
- Police seeking man who disarmed Cross Roads cop 7:55 pm
- Technology minister says youth are getting crucial skills 7:33 pm
- US man with gun cache charged for threatening to shoot up hotel 6:40 pm
- UPDATE: India 203-6 at stumps in first Test 6:19 pm
- Pipeline repairs disrupt water supply to Cornwall Court, Montego Bay — NWC 6:13 pm
News
Major change
A new major has been appointed at the Salvation Army's Lyndhurst Road branch, months after allegations of sexual misconduct were levelled at an officer at the location. Read More
Woman found dead after blaze
THE body of a woman was discovered among ashes in Buff Bay, Portland, by firefighters who responded to a call late Tuesday evening.Police have identified the dead woman as 50-year-old Maureen Johnson. Read More
Police inspector on double murder rap offered bail
A police inspector who was implicated in a double murder in 2010 was yesterday offered $1 million bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Read More
Jamaican-born woman pleads guilty to arranging 28 sham marriages
CONNECTICUT, United States (AP) — A Connecticut woman who federal prosecutors say helped arrange 28 sham marriages to obtain immigration benefits for non-citizens has pleaded guilty. Read More
This Day in History — August 22
Today is the 234th day of 2019. There are 131 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT Read More
US stocks climb after major US retailers post solid earnings
Strong earnings reports from several big retailers helped drive stocks broadly higher on Wall Street yesterday as the market bounced back from its first loss in four days. Read More
KSAMC to address food vendors tomorrow
THE Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is finally moving to address widespread unregulated food vending in the Corporate Area. Read More
Jamaicans benefit from $40m in US scholarships
SIX Jamaicans are among hundreds worldwide to benefit from the 2019 US Government-funded International Exchange programmes and fellowships — Fulbright and Humphrey. Read More
National Spatial Plan draft to be completed December
A draft of the National Spatial Plan (NSP), which will outline the governance framework for the optimal and effective use and management of Jamaica's natural resources, is to be completed by December 2019. Read More
Akeem eyes inner-city drama programme to cure social ills
More than 220 Jamaicans have been awarded Chevening Scholarships since it was first introduced in 1983. Chevening is the United Kingdom Government's global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the opportunity to study in the UK. This year, 19 outstanding young Jamaicans were... Read More
New US ambassador eyes strengthened relations with Jamaica
THE new United States ambassador to Jamaica says he is looking forward to helping to further strengthen the relationship between Jamaica and the United States. Read More
American Airlines, Guyana authorities differ on reasons for aborted flight
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) yesterday insisted that pilots had been urged to “exercise caution”, as it sought to distance itself from blame regarding an American Airlines aircraft with more than 100 passengers on board being... Read More
Climate change provisions for updated National Water Plan
AS Jamaicans continue to witness the adverse effects of climate change, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) has assured that the updated National Water Plan will consider the current impact of climate change on the nation's water resources. Read More
Gov't says help coming for fire-affected farmers
MINISTER without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries JC Hutchinson has indicated that help is on the way for 47 farmers whose farms were recently devastated by fire in the community of Flagaman, St Elizabeth. Read More
Venezuelan officials reached out to discuss Maduro exit — US
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) —Venezuela's Opposition leader Juan Guaidó said yesterday his rival Nicolas Maduro had been made to look ridiculous by insisting he had authorised back channel talks with Washington, only for a top US official to reveal it was Caracas who had made the... Read More
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