It was billed a star-studded race that anyone could win. As long as that person’s name was Elaine. The latest in the long list of Jamaican speed stars, Elaine Thompson-Herah blew away […]
Jamaica: Thompson-Herah defends title in women’s 200
Jamaica: Holness launches $800m social pension programme for seniors
The country’s seniors aged 75 and older will now benefit from an $800 million Social Pension Programe that was officially launched by Prime Minister Andrew Holness on July 30. Under the programme, […]
Jamaica: Jamaica’s Megan Tapper takes bronze in 100m hurdles at Tokyo Olympics
National champion Megan Tapper secured Jamaica’s fourth medal at the Tokyo Olympics with a bronze in the women’s 100m hurdles. The bronze came a day after Elaine Thompson-Herah stunned with an Olympic record […]
Jamaica: Virtual celebrations for Jamaica 59
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia Grange is inviting Jamaicans to join the virtual celebration of the country’s 59th anniversary of Independence. The schedule of activities includes the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Grand Coronation […]
Jamaica: Police issue advisory about travel to and from airports during curfew
The police are advising members of the public that persons who are travelling to and from the airports during curfew hours should have a copy of their travel itinerary in their possession. […]
Jamaica: Anti-trafficking task force seeking to strengthen partnership with schools
The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons is seeking to strengthen collaboration with schools to reduce the number of persons who fall victim to human trafficking. “We are inviting schools to […]
Jamaica: Gov’t working to improve rehab programme to slash reoffenders’ rate
The Ministry of National Security is working to reduce from 40 per cent to 10 per cent, Jamaica’s rate of recidivism; the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. To this end, […]
Jamaica: LAWSUIT THREAT – Arrested man, family fearful of cops after expletive saga
St Ann resident Shaquille Higgins and his family have threatened to file a lawsuit against the police and the Jamaican Government after he was arrested and cajoled into submitting a public apology […]
Jamaica: After one day in office, James Forbes heads on leave then retirement
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) James Forbes, who had his more than a six-year-old criminal conviction for corruption set aside by the Court of Appeal in February, returned to his job in […]
Jamaica: St Ann security guard murdered at home, girlfriend in custody
A security guard of Brittonville near Claremont, St Ann was shot and killed this morning at his house and his girlfriend has been arrested. He has been identified as 45-year-old Orlando Webb. […]
