Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Planning Institute of Jamaica…
Murders surpass 600; down 42%
The homicide rate in Jamaica continues on its downward path as crime statistics show that…
Dawes calls for robust garbage collection amid leptospirosis outbreak
As the country navigates a leptospirosis outbreak post Hurricane Melissa, Opposition…
PNP complains about government’s handling of hurricane relief efforts
Against the backdrop of apparent tension between the government and the parliamentary…
National poverty rate remains relatively stable
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says the national poverty rate was estimated at 7.8…
Brace for recession but bank on resilience, says PIOJ
The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, says said that while the country should expect a recession, steps are being taken to strengthen the economy’s ability to withstand future weather shocks. The agency is…
Produce stockpile aids Spur Tree Spices’ recovery from Melissa
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited says it manufacturing operation has suffered no downtime due to its decision to stockpile raw material for the range of seasonings and…
Trio Arrested Following Firearm Seizure in Westmoreland
Westmoreland, Jamaica – Police in Westmoreland have detained a woman and two men after a […] The post Trio Arrested Following Firearm Seizure in Westmoreland appeared first on McKoysNews.
How Jamaica’s Bobsled Gold Medal Win Brought Hope After Weeks of Tough News
Jamaica received much-needed good news this week after several difficult moments on and off the island. The national mood shifted when Jamaica’s bobsled athletes delivered two strong results at the North American Cup…
UPDATE: 16 men detained, three guns seized in St. Ann police operation
Sixteen people were detained in St. Ann on Monday morning following a police operation in…