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Three men fatally shot by police in March Pen, St. Catherine yesterday

Dead are 19-year-old Justin Summers and 17-year-old Corey Summers both of March Pen. The third man has not been identified.

St. Andrew North Police recorded zero murders for first quarter of the year

Police say the milestone stands in stark contrast to the 11 murders reported during the corresponding period last year, underscoring a significant turnaround in public safety and crime reduction in the division. The accomplishment is being hailed as both historic and record-breaking, highlighting the

Agriculture Ministry to launch an expanded Fruit Tree Planting Programme this Farmers’ Month

The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Floyd Green at the official launch of Farmers’ Month, which is observed every April. He said the initiative aims to establish 3,000 acres of fruit trees to replace those damaged during Hurricane Melissa.

Golding says Dennis Gordon should steps aside from PAC and Shadow Cabinet

Polish Opposition Leader and People’s National Party President Mark Golding has announced that Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Central Dennis Gordon is to step aside from the Public Accounts Committee and the Shadow Cabinet with immediate effect.

Mr. Gordon is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Crash claims lives of two men in Runaway Bay St. Ann

The St. Ann’s Bay Traffic Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two men and the injury of another in Runaway Bay, St. Ann today.

The deceased are Devon Richards of Pineapple Place, Ocho Rios and Tajay Evans of Browns Town.

Tourism Sector close to pre-Melissa levels – Ed Bartlett

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says the sector is rapidly approaching full recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with arrivals now nearing pre-disaster levels.

He indicated that continued room restoration across the island, coupled with sustained demand for Destination Jamaica is positioning

Police officer seen in viral video in physical confrontation with elderly man placed on interdiction

The Jamaica Constabulary says a police officer seen in a viral video in a physical confrontation with an elderly man has been placed on interdiction.

The incident reportedly occurred in Tawes Pen, St. Catherine.

NSWMA monitoring Retirement Disposal Site in St. James following fire yesterday

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is assuring the public that it is monitoring the Retirement Disposal Site in St. James following a fire yesterday.

In a statement, NSWMA said it continues to take steps to prevent any further risk to nearby communities.

Bert Samuels: Jamaica has long observed & protected Rastafarian rights

Attorney at law Bert Samuels has pointed out that Jamaica has observed and protected the rights of Rastafarians for several decades, a marked change from past atrocities meted out against members of the faith.

JABBEM stages protest in Mammee Bay over beach access rights issue

Lobby group Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM) continued its demand for citizens to have beach access rights, staging another protest today.

Three men fatally shot by police in March Pen, St. Catherine yesterday

Monday, April 06, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Dead are 19-year-old Justin Summers and 17-year-old Corey Summers both of March Pen. The third man has not been identified.

St. Andrew North Police recorded zero murders for first quarter of the year

Monday, April 06, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

Police say the milestone stands in stark contrast to the 11 murders reported during the corresponding period last year, underscoring a significant turnaround in public safety and crime reduction in the division. The accomplishment is being hailed as both historic and record-breaking, highlighting the success of strategic, community-focused policing.

Baseball scholarship within the Morgan Heritage Family

Saturday, April 04, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Rising baseball prospect and right-handed pitcher at Edgewater High school in Orlando Florida, Memmalatel Victory Morgan, who is son of Mojo Morgan of Morgan Heritage has received a full American scholarship.

Hands!!!! Reggae Boyz rue costly error that kicked them out of World Cup

Saturday, April 04, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaica is ruing their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, after it was revealed that the Democratic Republic of Congo made progress over the Reggae Boys on a hands ball.

Masicka’s Whites fuels DR Congo’s world Cup qualifier celebration

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Masicka’s popular song, Whites was the centre of DR Congo’s celebration last evening after their victory over the Reggae Boyz in yesterday’s World Cup qualifier in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Queen of Dancehall, Spice honoured by Georgia State Capitol

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Spice is celebrating a proud moment after being honoured at the Georgia State Capitol on March 31.