News
March 9, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Defence demands witness’s evidence struck from record in murder case against cops
Defence attorney Hugh Wildman has urged the court to exclude the testimony of a key prosecution witness in the trial of six policemen charged in connection with the January 2013 fatal shooting of…
March 9, 2026
Rush at eye clinic amid impending departure of Cuban medical workers
A large crowd turned up at the eye clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital in St Andrew on Monday morning as patients rushed to seek treatment from Cuban health professionals ahead of their departure from…
March 9, 2026
Several left homeless by fire in Spanish Town
Several persons have been left homeless after a fire destroyed two structures in a yard in a section of Spanish Town, St Catherine this afternoon. The blaze occurred at the intersection of Nugent…
March 9, 2026
Water being regulated for some St Mary communities due to downed pump at White River plant
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented temporary water rationing for some customers in Charles Town and other surrounding areas of St Mary due to a defective pump at its White River…
March 9, 2026
Update | 17-y-o schoolboy charged with murder over deadly attack at Ocho Rios High
The 17-year-old Ocho Rios High schoolboy who was taken into custody following a deadly attack on a schoolmate has been charged with murder. He is scheduled to appear before the St Ann Family Court…
March 9, 2026
Two men arrested in Old Harbour over theft of taxi from garage in Spanish Town
Two men have been arrested by the police in St Catherine after they were found scrapping a taxi that had been taken by its owner to a garage in Spanish Town for repairs. Detectives assigned to the…
March 9, 2026
Gov’t pledges trained teachers in all early childhood institutions by September 2026
By September 2026, every early-childhood institution (ECI) across Jamaica will be staffed with at least one trained teacher. This was announced by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and…
March 9, 2026
Jamaica–Cuba Eye Care Programme to continue until March 20 amid transition plans
The Jamaica–Cuba Eye Care Programme at St Joseph's Hospital in St Andrew is set to continue until Friday, March 20, with plans for alternative arrangements to be implemented after it ends,…
March 9, 2026
Tufton: Steps already taken, more measures being implemented to boost health sector
Jamaica’s Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, says he is “focused on moving forward” and addressing challenges that may result from Cuban health personnel withdrawing from the island…