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A date is to be set for the man to appear in court.
March 7, 2026

Taxi operator charged for allegedly stealing car parts from property

A 42-year-old taxi operator has been charged following the reported theft of motor vehicle parts from a property in St Andrew. Charged with simple larceny is Troy Scarlett, who is of a Kingston 11…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, responds to questions during the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday, March 6. He is flanked by State Minister, Franklin Witter (left) and Permanent Secretary in th
March 7, 2026

Broiler chicken supply to stabilise this month, says Green

The country should begin seeing an increase in the availability of broiler chickens later this month, after sections of Jamaica experienced a shortage in the product during February. The…
March 7, 2026

Update | Two St Catherine men granted bail in alleged stolen vehicle scrapping case

Two St Catherine men charged over the alleged theft and scrapping of a motor vehicle were on Friday granted bail in the parish court. Fabian Williams was offered bail in the sum of $500,000 with…
The Honda Fit motor car in which the police say four men were travelling and engaged cops in a shoot-out in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on March 6, 2026.
March 7, 2026

Four shot, three fatally, in alleged police confrontation in Osborne Store, Clarendon

Three men were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with the police in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on Friday night. A fourth man is in hospital. Two firearms along with…
Dr Jason McKay, criminologist and security expert.
March 7, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

The smoking bullet

Criminologist and forensic-reconstruction expert, Dr Jason McKay, has stated that Jamaica needs to be thankful, proud and supportive of the various state agencies’ collective roles that led to former…
March 7, 2026 by Sashana Small

Cuba concern for students on scholarship

Jamaica’s decision to end its 50-year medical cooperation with Cuba has triggered concerns about how the move might impact the country’s bilateral medical scholarship programme, with at least one…
The Gleaner’s offices at North Street in Kingston.
March 7, 2026

RJRGLEANER set to shine at PAJ awards

When the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) hosts the National Journalism awards tonight, one of six members of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group will named Journalist of the Year in recognition of…
Alexander De Croo (seated), administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations under-secretary-general, interacts with Keisha Wint, a blind poultry farmer from South Manchester, as she displays her first aid kit presented t
March 7, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

UNDP helping western Jamaica’s fishing communities rebuild after Melissa

WESTERN BUREAU: Alexander De Croo, a senior official of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Under-Secretary-General, has indicated that international partnerships are…
Kevin Richards, chief commissioner of the Scout Association of Jamaica, is receiving his warrant from Sir Patrick Allen, governor-general and chief scout of Jamaica.
March 7, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

New Scout commissioner wants organisation to tackle challenges facing youths

WESTERN BUREAU: Kevin Richards, the newly installed chief commissioner of the Scout Association of Jamaica, says the movement must confront growing challenges impacting young people while building on…