Six charged over alleged theft from storehouse in St Ann
Sleuths assigned to the St Ann Criminal Investigations Branch have charged six men in connection with a theft at a storehouse along Stand Fast Road in Browns Town, St Ann in November. Charged are 62-year-old Barrington Brown; 42-year-old...
FUNDING FLAW
WESTERN BUREAU: With the 2026 Easter term set to begin next week, school administrators are again calling on the Ministry of Education to review its funding model, arguing that the current per-student allocation is no longer adequate to meet their...
Shop with a Cop brings joy to St Catherine and beyond
The Shop with a Cop Initiative once again brought smiles, hope, and meaningful connections to dozens of children and families as officers from the St Catherine South Police Division partnered with community stakeholders to host the 2025 edition of...
FINGERS CROSSED
Freshly minted two-time champion jockey Raddesh Roman says he could be plying his trade in the United States next year, as his handlers continue to work assiduously to secure a suitable racetrack opportunity in North America. Roman, 28, wrapped up...
Find inspiration for achieving your financial resolutions and money goals in 2026
The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply...
‘A Rose of Sharon' explores difficulty in communicating
‘Tis the season to be jolly … and to go to the theatre, which just now is on the upswing. Three plays opened last week in the Corporate Area – the Pantomime Companys Big Yaad Vibes at Little Theatre; Patrick Browns Boopsies Homecoming, at..
Editorial | Rescuing local government
In the reconstruction after the devastation by Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicas ‘building back better shouldnt only be about the islands hard infrastructure. Government institutions – whose capacity to do things has been hollowed by years of.
Letter of the Day | When gold turns yellow, national pride and value fade
THE EDITOR: Madam: As we step into a new year, a personal dream that the post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding will move beyond roads, bridges, and houses to the reconstruction of the very values that shape who we are. Recovery must be both physical...
It was always you...
Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy and Brandon Anderson had crossed paths a few times since childhood, but it wasnt until the timing was right that they truly connected. It all began with a playful debate over a Boxing Day dinner menu in 2019 at a dinner...
LJ Williams donates J$2 million to hurricane relief efforts
Regional logistics and shipping firm LJ Williams has stepped forward with a significant contribution of J$2 million to the Shipping Association of Jamaicas (SAJ) Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund, reinforcing its commitment to regional recovery and...