The Dominican Republic has authorised the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands, but were rerouted following…
Prime Minister urges improved standards in housing construction
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is imploring citizens to be more responsible regarding where and…
Teen Charged with Robbery with Aggravation
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Detectives in the Corporate Area have slapped a Kingston teenager with a […] The post Teen Charged with Robbery with Aggravation appeared first on McKoysNews.
Man Shot Dead by Unknown Assailants in Corletts Road Community
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine — A man was shot and killed by unknown assailants in […] The post Man Shot Dead by Unknown Assailants in Corletts Road Community appeared first on McKoysNews.
Holness urges US not to disrupt regional stability in its fight against drug smugglers
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging the United States to ensure that its fight…
Lumber Depot Makes Strategic Property Acquisition
Lumber Depot Limited, chaired by Jeffrey Hall, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase property located at 17 Gordon Town Road, Papine. The property is adjacent to the current hardware…
Why Jamaicans Call This Bird, John Crow: The Story Behind the Name
In Jamaica, almost everyone knows the John Crow — that big, black bird often seen circling in the sky or perched on rooftops. But have you ever wondered how it got its name?…
General Accident To Acquire Beacon – Combination will create a leading Caribbean insurance company
General Accident Insurance Company (Jamaica) Limited (JSE:GENAC) (“General Accident”) and Beacon Insurance Company Limited (“Beacon”) recently announced their intention to complete a transaction which will create a leading Caribbean insurer. General Accident’s parent…
PM says land ownership issues in Westmoreland to be assessed
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the government is to review the land ownership issue…
Gov’t weighs effects of projected dip in tourism arrivals
The government has weighed in on the potential impact of the projected decline in tourism…