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Probe launched into cops who escorted Pathways leader's motorcade 11:10 pm

MONTEGO BAY, St James — An investigation has been launched into the conduct of two policemen who provided motorcycle escort for a motorcade for now-disgraced leader of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries Kevin Smith as he travelled through the streets of Montego...

Cult victim tells all 10:40 pm
MONTEGO BAY, St James — For an entire month in March of last year, 70 congregants of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, who were told to pay $100,000 each for entry into Kevin Smith's 'ark', slept on concrete floors and barely had enough to eat. That first...

St Ann family rattled after suspected suicide by a second son 9:00 pm
OCHO RIOS, St Ann — A man is reported to have committed suicide after allegedly attempting to murder his common-law-wife last weekend, a few years after his brother died under similar circumstances.

Police treading carefully in MoBay cult case

Thursday, October 21, 2021

IRONSHORE, St James — The police appear to treading cautiously in building their case against a key player of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, where two congregants were killed on Sunday, allegedly as part of a bizarre ritual involving human...

'My child's father was not alien'

Thursday, October 21, 2021

OCHO RIOS, St Ann — For the past five weeks Simone Cuthbert has been left to ask one painful question, “What about Damion?”Damion Scott was the third victim in the tragic September 14 motor vehicle crash on Laughlands Highway in St Ann.

No trade licence, no deal

Thursday, October 21, 2021

PORT MARIA, St Mary — All suppliers doing business with the St Mary Municipal Corporation (SMMC) must have a valid trade licence by November 1.

Councillor calls for more cops at Barrett Town

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Councillor for the Rose Hall Division Anthony Murray has called for more support for the police to allow them to tackle the crime problem in the Barrett Town area of his division.

Clarendon councillors blast NSWMA

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MAY PEN, Clarendon — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has been taken to task over its inefficiency in Clarendon, with frustrated councillors grilling the agency's representative as they sought a solution.

Health department to tackle increase in mosquitoes, rats in St James

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, St James — With tests showing a worrying mosquito nuisance and indications there is a massive infestation of rodents, the St James Health Department will be undertaking two major programmes to rid the parish of these disease-causing pests, says acting Chief Public...

Clarendon still waiting for road repairs

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MAY PEN, Clarendon — At least one councillor from the Clarendon Municipal Corporation has expressed disappointment that funding is yet to be disbursed from central government for the rehabilitation of roads severely damaged by flood waters associated with tropical storms Elsa,...

Trelawny records 23 per cent drop in serious crimes

Thursday, October 21, 2021

FALMOUTH, Trelawny — The Trelawny police are reporting a 23 per cent reduction in major crimes across the parish since the start of this year, when compared to the corresponding period last year.

'Undeserved death'

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, St James -�Co-workers of Taneka Gardner have been plunged into mourning following her untimely death during Sunday's human sacrifice ritual at Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries in Albion, St James.

Exercise vigilance when seeking the word of God, says St James custos

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, St James - In the wake of Sunday's bloody stand-off between members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and a religious group in Albion, St James, which left three people dead and many others traumatised, custos of St James Bishop Conrad Pitkin is urging churchgoers to...

Trelawny 'Heroes'

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor C Junior Gager (left) and custos of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles, (right) pose with front line workers, who were recognised by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation for providing outstanding service during the novel coronavirus pandemic, at an awards ceremony in...

Police commissioner wants JCF members, Rastas to improve relations

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson has called for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Rastafarians across the island to join hands in a bid to foster a better relationship for the greater good of the...

Powell on a roll

Thursday, October 21, 2021

MONTEGO BAY, St James -�FORMER Cornwall College midfielder Kamali Powell believes he is on the fast track to making his professional football debut this season, just months after joining the academy at English League Two club, Sutton United.

Daniel Cope moves to Clemson University after rewarding season at Cloud County CC

Thursday, October 21, 2021

FOLLOWING a challenging but rewarding season at Cloud County Community College, former Petersfield High athlete Daniel Cope is ready for the big boys in the NCAA Division 1, after recently accepting a scholarship offer from Clemson University in South Carolina.

Dangerous commute

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

OXFORD, Manchester — Residents living near the Manchester/ Trelawny border on the Oxford to Troy main road are using ingenious but risky ways to commute following the collapse of a bridge two months ago.