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Fraser-Pryce eases through in Jamaica trials farewell

Usain Bolt · Jamaica

Fraser-Pryce eases through in Jamaica trials farewell

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce launched her final appearance at Jamaica's National Trials with a comfortable victory in opening heats of the women's 100m on Thursday.See the Story

Major Update After Cop’s Son Fatally Stabbed

Americas · Jamaica

Major Update After Cop’s Son Fatally Stabbed

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There has been a major development in the case against a man accused of stabbing to death the son of a police officer in Adelaide’s Red Light district.See the Story

Private Sector Groups Welcome Government’s Decision on JPS Licence

Americas · Jamaica

Private Sector Groups Welcome Government’s Decision on JPS Licence

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica have welcomed news that the Government will not renew the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) all-island...See the Story

September 29 Trial Set for Man Charged with Uncle's Gruesome Murder Amid Claims He's Mentally Ill

A man accused of fatally chopping his uncle then using a taxi to transport his body parts to a different location where he set the remains ablaze is to stand trial beginning September 29. Charged with murder is 43-year-old Samuel ‘Peter-John’...Taxis · Jamaica See the Story

Health Ministry warns against use of unregulated sexual enhancement products

The Health Ministry is warning Jamaicans not to purchase three “unregulated” sexual enhancement products being marketed locally via online and informal vendors. They are “Black Bull Extreme”, “Erectemax” and “Royal Honey”. A statement released...Americas · Jamaica See the Story

Caribbean Catholic youth leaders gather in July

The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is set to host one of the most impactful gatherings of Catholic youth leadership in the region’s recent history. The 2025 AEC Leadership Conference for Diocesan Youth Leaders will bring together youth ministry teams from 19 dioceses across the English, French, and Dutch-speaking Caribbean under the theme: Pilgrims of Hope, Discipling the Now of God, July 20-27. Organised by the AEC Youth & Vocation Commiss…Catholic Church · Montego Bay Read Article

JCC urges respect amid election tensions

JAMAICA With political tensions rising ahead of the next general election, September 3, the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC)—of which the Catholic Church is a member—is pleading for inclusivity and respect by Jamaicans. In this regard, the umbrella church group “has taken note of recent actions” by Government Minister and West Portland Member of Parliament, the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Daryl Vaz, who requested a known homophobic song on a p…Catholic Church · Jamaica Read Article

US$460 million for Negril airport project, advances to planning phase

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz today disclosed that it is estimated to cost US$460 million to build the proposed international airport in Negril, Westmoreland, as part of the Government's plans to boost air travel and Jamaica's tourism sector. The...Americas · Jamaica Read Article

Outstanding June pension payments to be completed by Friday

The Accountant General’s Department is reporting that efforts are being made to complete June payments for pensioners by this Friday. There were complaints by pensioners about non-payment. In a statement Wednesday, the department indicated that...Americas · Jamaica Read Article

Man charged in fatal shooting of policeman during gas station robbery

The police have charged 32-year-old Ornell Allen, otherwise called ‘Nellie’, a taxi operator of Westmore Gardens, Spanish Town, St Catherine, in relation to the shooting death of a policeman at a gas station during a robbery in St Andrew last...Americas · Jamaica Read Article

Security guard charged for firing licensed gun during Portmore dispute remanded

A man who was charged with using his licensed gun to open fire at another during an altercation inside a car in Portmore, St Catherine, was remanded in the parish court on Tuesday. The case against 20-year-old security guard Travis Palmer, who is...Americas · Jamaica Read Article

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