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JDF seizes more than 2,500 kilograms of cocaine off Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth

The Maritime Air and Cyber Command of the Jamaica Defence Force seized more than 2,500 kilograms of cocaine, during the interception of a vessel off Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth yesterday.

Three persons were detained in connection with the seizure.

HEART/NSTA Trust to launch pilot of LEAP programme to expand pathways from tertiary education to employment

In his contribution to the budget debate in parliament on Thursday Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, announced that students enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions will be offered opportunities for paid on-the-job experience.

St Mary police arrest & charge 13 persons following operations

Thirteen persons were arrested and charged following operations in St. Mary, yesterday.

Police officers in leadership advised to have core values including trust and accountability

Police officers desirous of taking on leadership roles in the constabulary force are being encouraged to have some core values as these will make the difference between success and failure.

US-based company builds 8 homes for Hurricane Melissa victims in Westmoreland

Eight new homes were recently built in hurricane ravaged Westmoreland by United States based company, Bartalozzi Homes.

Owner of the entity, Dirk Bartalozzi led a team of volunteer carpenters from Wisconsin in the US to Jamaica to build new wooden homes for Hurricane Melissa victims who are employees

St Mary Police probing 2 murders in Huddersfield and Belfield Works

The St Mary Police are probing two separate murders committed in Huddersfield, and Belfield Works, yesterday.

Dead are 21-year-old Javarntai Taitam of Belfield Works, and 48-year-old Jordan Murphy, a tiler of Fernandez Gardens in Huddersfield, in the parish.

inDrive taxi operator fatally shot by police

An inDrive taxi operator was fatally shot by police along Walkers Avenue in Portmore, St. Catherine, this morning.

Dead is 47-year-old Dwayne Brown of the community.

Jamaica and Japan collaborate on building marine research vessel

Jamaica and Japan are collaborating on building a marine research vessel to conduct studies on fish stock in the region.

Minister of Fisheries Floyd Green explained that for years the government sought to get an existing research ship, but was unsuccessful due to high demand.

Richards mines second consecutive bronze -Jamaica’s medal tally moves to three at World Indoors

Jamaica added a bronze medal to the tally this morning on Day 2 of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland to take the overall medal achievement to three - two silver and one bronze to sit in 5th place on the overall table.

Raymond Richards secured his second consecutive World Indoors bronze medal

Zumjay reacts to Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder fallout

Dancehall deejay and U.S. Army Reserve member Zumjay says he is heartbroken over the public fallout between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder.

JDF seizes more than 2,500 kilograms of cocaine off Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth

Sunday, March 22, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The Maritime Air and Cyber Command of the Jamaica Defence Force seized more than 2,500 kilograms of cocaine, during the interception of a vessel off Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth yesterday. Three persons were detained in connection with the seizure.

HEART/NSTA Trust to launch pilot of LEAP programme to expand pathways from tertiary education to employment

Sunday, March 22, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

In his contribution to the budget debate in parliament on Thursday Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, announced that students enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions will be offered opportunities for paid on-the-job experience.

Richards mines second consecutive bronze -Jamaica’s medal tally moves to three at World Indoors

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica added a bronze medal to the tally this morning on Day 2 of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland to take the overall medal achievement to three - two silver and one bronze to sit in 5th place on the overall table. Raymond Richards secured his second consecutive World Indoors bronze medal when he claimed third place in the men's high jump with a season best 2.26 metres.

Silver lining for Jamaica – Day 1 World Indoor Championships

Friday, March 20, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica closed day one of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland with two silver medals for 4th place overall on the medal table. The number two ranked in the world Jordan Scott notched the first medal while Kishane Thompson made it two shortly after.

Zumjay reacts to Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder fallout

Friday, March 20, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall deejay and U.S. Army Reserve member Zumjay says he is heartbroken over the public fallout between Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder.

Mutabaruka claims iconic line from Buju Banton’s 1993 hit song ‘Murderer’

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

A fresh controversy has emerged around the authorship of the classic dancehall anthem murderer, as veteran dub poet Mutabaruka steps forward claiming a key lyrical line as his own.