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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.

Silver lining for Jamaica – Day 1 World Indoor Championships

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.

Economist hails focus on post-hurricane Melissa reconstruction in Prime Ministers’ budget debate presentation as a good move

During his contribution in parliament yesterday, Dr. Holness said the bill to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) under its own special purpose legislation was tabled at the sitting. He said NARRA will have special powers to accelerate development approvals, as well

New Beach Access Policy tabled in parliament yesterday

It was tabled by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness during his budget debate presentation. He noted that beach access has been a contentious issue in Jamaica for decades, with many citizens expressing concern about having to pay to visit some beaches.

National Security Minister says threats faced by region demand united and coordinated response

He pointed out that small island developing states face particular challenges from organised crime. Dr Chang made the comments this morning, at the joint inaugural Level 2- Tactical Training Graduation, for officers from the Jamaica Constabulary and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands TCI police and regiment.

Four JUTC drivers accused of involvement in ticket scheme charged

They are, 50-year-old Coleen Reynolds, of Cumberland, Portmore, 43-year-old Lashon Young, of Waterford, Portmore, and 27-year-old Jahvon Hassock of Eltham Park, Spanish Town, all in St. Catherine, as well as 47-year-old Keith Reid, otherwise called 'Miguel, of Llandewey, St. Thomas.

St Mary Police probing 2 murders in Huddersfield and Belfield Works

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

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

Saturday, March 21, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

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.

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.