Regional

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — There were mixed reactions in Savanna-la-Mar on Sunday following the announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that a crime-plagued section of the town had been declared a zone of special operations (ZOSO).

COVID-19 fourth wave leaves hospitals short-staffed 8:20 pm
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton is warning the country to brace for significant delays at hospitals as the fourth COVID-19 wave reduces the availability of staff.

Drax Hall commercial boost 'long overdue' 4:50 pm
DRAX HALL, St Ann — There is a strong level of support for the explosion in commercial development happening at Drax Hall along a section of the highway between the bustling St Ann towns of Ocho Rios and St Ann's Bay.

Christiana Market bursting at its seams

Monday, January 17, 2022

Clothes vendors selling in Christiana Market in Manchester are clamouring for more shops and stalls to conduct their businesses.

New police station for Lacovia, as JamaicaEye gets thumbs up

Sunday, January 16, 2022

BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — Safety and security in this south-central parish is being boosted courtesy of the efficiency and quick response of the police by way of technological assistance through the Government's JamaicaEye initiative.

No breakthrough in killing of boy, aged 9

Sunday, January 16, 2022

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Up to Saturday, there was no new development in the investigation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) concerning the cold-blooded murder of nine-year-old Gabriel King.

More cops coming

Saturday, January 15, 2022

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Acknowledging that there are limitations to the effectiveness of states of public emergency (SOEs) and zones of special operations (ZOSOs), Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang says he is banking on adding about 1,500 new cops a year and...

Chang promises ZOSO for Westmoreland soon

Saturday, January 15, 2022

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has assured Westmoreland residents that plans are in train for the establishment of a zone of special operation (ZOSO) to decrease the spiralling murder rate in the parish.

Chang promises stronger sentences for people caught with illegal guns

Saturday, January 15, 2022

BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth – Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang says the Government will be increasing the penalty for people found with illegal firearms.

Not a good look!

Saturday, January 15, 2022

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Blaming outsiders for the mound of garbage in front of the local high school, councillor for the Little London Division Ian Myles (PNP) is warning that the illegal dump poses a health threat for students and teachers who will soon be back for...

Traffic jam!

Saturday, January 15, 2022

A section of the crowd in front of the Portland Parish Court on Thursday as people wait to get inside to deal with traffic violations.

NROCC rapped for 'dangerous' roundabout

Saturday, January 15, 2022

ST ANN'S BAY, St Ann — Members of the St Ann Municipal Corporation are calling on the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) to take another look at what is being described as a poorly designed roundabout that is wreaking havoc in the Mammee Bay area of...

Finally!

Saturday, January 15, 2022

OCHO RIOS, St Ann — After months of lobbying for repairs to be done to roads in his division that were damaged during two tropical storms last August, councillor for the Borrobridge Division Winston Brown (PNP) is finally getting his wish.

Barbaric!

Friday, January 14, 2022

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Questions still swirled up to late Thursday night about the gruesome murder of nine-year-old Gabriel King, which has not only shocked the nation, but has left a top lawman in St James calling for “additional powers” to cauterise the level of...