MONTEGO BAY, St James — As part of a strategy to reduce the number of murders being committed in the country, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his Government will be making legislative changes…
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They were hoaxes
ACTIVITIES at several schools across the island were disrupted Thursday after receiving bomb threats which the police have concluded were pranks. Deputy commissioner of police in charge of the crime portfolio Fitz Bailey…
Jamaicans urged not to panic as dengue cases rise
HEALTH authorities Thursday appealed to Jamaicans not to panic as the country’s dengue fever cases swelled to 870. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie said this is the highest number of…
A Weh You Get Da New Clarks Deh Popcaan? Dancehall Artist is the Face of Clarks Latest Campaign
Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan and British footwear titan Clarks have teamed up. This partnership introduces a new Wallabee line design set to the brand’s Originals collection that hit selected retailers and online stores…
Jamaican Women are Demanding An Encore From Trey Songz Following His First-Ever Performance in Kingston
On Sunday, November 5, a large crowd of women gathered in anticipation to witness the debut performance of Grammy-nominated R&B sensation, Trey Songz, at the Sunscape All White Brunch party in Kingston. For…
Jamaican-Themed Christmas Grand Market Comes to New York in 2023
Braata Productions, an enterprise dedicated to providing authentic representations of the culture of Caribbean islands, will present the Christmas Grand Market during the 2023 holiday season. The market, which will be held in…
‘They have no heart’
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has vowed that his Administration, using the security forces and the full extent of the law, will go after the criminals who he says are terrorising the nation. Addressing…
Court clears Johnson Smith in case brought by Jamaican American
JAMAICA’S Supreme Court Wednesday cleared Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a lawsuit that claimed that a US$99,000 gift towards her failed 2022 Commonwealth secretary general bid had been mishandled. Acting Puisne Judge…
Smiles, congrats all round as 50 newly promoted UTech staff recognised
It was smiles and congratulations all round as 50 newly promoted academic staff at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) were formally recognised for their progression to the ranks of professor, associate professor…
Jamaica Chosen to Participate in FIFA’s Talent Coach Program
Jamaica will be a participant in FIFA’s Talent Coach Program after its selection from a pool of 158 FIFA member associations that submitted applications. The program represents part of the Talent Development Scheme…