- World lost equivalent of 255m jobs in 2020 — UN 8:59 am
- Bangladesh sweep ODI series 3-0 against West Indies 8:49 am
- UPDATE: At least six homeless men attacked in the Corporate Area 8:36 am
- Six men shot and injured at illegal party Sunday night 8:17 am
- Bangladesh post 297-6 against West Indies in third ODI 8:02 am
- Three homeless men found dead in downtown Kingston 7:37 am
Regional
Manchester bracing for COVID-19 spike
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Health authorities in this south-central parish are bracing for a spike in COVID-19 cases with entertainment events being held in contravention of the Disaster Risk Management Act. Read More
Falmouth mayor vows to prevent vending in Water Square
FALMOUTH, Trelawny - Mayor of Falmouth and chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC), Colin Gager, has warned that vending in the historic Water Square in the town will be prohibited during the Yuletide season. Read More
Glendevon Primary to get new building for infant department
The much-sought-after infant department of the Glendevon Primary and Infant School in St James, which have been turning away prospective students because of a lack of space, should have a new building of their own in time for the new academic... Read More
Westmoreland councillors bemoan lack of water in sections of the parish
LITTLE LONDON, Westmoreland - People's National Party (PNP) councillor for the Little London Division in Westmoreland Western, Ian Myles, says the “aggressive expansion” of housing developments in sections of the constituency, and the... Read More
JPA launches Para Sports Federation in St James
ROSE HALL, St James - St James became the first parish to establish a Paralympic sports federation following its launch at a press conference held at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Hotel in Rose Hall, last Thursday. Read More
BROKEN PROMISE!
DUANVALE, Trelawny - Pressure is mounting on the Trelawny Municipal Corporation to fulfil a promise made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond Mc Kenzie to name a street in Duanvale in honour of late supercentenarian... Read More
'ONE STEP AT A TIME'
Soyinne Grenyion made a good start to her college track and field career, winning her first race, the 60m dash at the Strive for Greatness Indoor Invitational hosted by her school Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently, clocking 7.64 seconds in the... Read More
VOX POP: Do you agree with MoBay mayor's decision not to have the customary Grand Market event this year?
Mayor of Montego Bay Leeroy Williams recently announced that there will be no Grand Market in the resort city this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.In recent weeks, the parish of St James has seen an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. Read More
J'cans in the Disapora urged to come home for Christmas
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President Clifton Reader is inviting Jamaicans in the Diaspora to book hotel stays on the resilient corridors of their native land for Christmas vacation. Read More
HAJ promises to address issues at Green Pond housing scheme
THE Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) promised yesterday to give immediate attention to the issues raised by residents of the Green Pond housing scheme in St James. Read More
It's a tradition of service, as Haughton's Pharmacy celebrates 100
MANDEVILLE, Manchester – The family name, Haughton, is well known in this south-central town. Read More
Trelawny Police Division awards members for outstanding performance
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The hierarchy of Trelawny Police Division awarded three policemen assigned to the division for exemplary service at an awards ceremony held at the divisional headquarters in Falmouth last Thursday. Read More
EU lauded for funding $45-million Mount Salem Police Station, other projects
MOUNT SALEM, St James - Prime Minister Andrew Holness and other stakeholders have commended the European Union (EU) for funding the construction of the new Mount Salem Police Station under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund's (JSIF) Poverty Reduction... Read More
Congrats to Gayle, now let the work begin
Congratulations are in order for the new president of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, after his comprehensive win at the polls over iconic Olympic champion Donald Quarrie at the annual general meeting (AGM) held at the National Arena on... Read More
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