Gunmen flee leaving gun, after attacking off-duty Policeman
Gunmen flee leaving gun, after attacking off-duty Policeman

Gunmen who pounced upon a man in St. Ann this morning, fled leaving behind a gun, when the would-be victim turned out to be a policeman.

Reports are that at about 12:40am, an off duty policeman was sitting in a motor vehicle at the intersection of the Llandovery and Mines main road in St. Ann, when

Police seize 909lbs of ganja valued at $9.2M in Portland
Police seize 909lbs of ganja valued at $9.2M in Portland

The Area 2 Narcotics police seized over 900 pounds of marijuana in Norwich, Port Antonio, Portland, this morning.

Reports are that at about 2am, a police team was carrying out an operation in the area, when 18 knitted bags of compressed ganja were found concealed in shrubs.

Police probing shooting death of 17 y/o boy in Kingston, yesterday
Police probing shooting death of 17 y/o boy in Kingston, yesterday

The police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Kingston, yesterday.

Dead is Jahkeem Deer of McIntyre Villa, Kingston 16.

STATIN says Jamaica’s economy saw an estimated growth of 2.6 per cent in 2023
STATIN says Jamaica’s economy saw an estimated growth of 2.6 per cent in 2023

Jamaica's economy recorded an estimated growth of 2 point 6 per cent last year, compared to 2022.

According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, this was due to improved performance in the Services and Goods producing industries of 3 per cent and 1.6 per cent, respectively.

Second phase of the taxi fare increase, delayed
Second phase of the taxi fare increase, delayed

The second phase of the taxi fare increase, initially slated to take effect on April 1, has been delayed. 

This after representatives of the public transport sector, and the government, met yesterday, and agreed to a deferral of the fare increase.

TODSS supports delay of fare increase phase 2
TODSS supports delay of fare increase phase 2

The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services says despite the financial pressure on public transport operators, its members are also aware of the mounting economic constraints on commuters. 

Customs says Contactless Clearance System remains an option to clients, despite court injunction
Customs says Contactless Clearance System remains an option to clients, despite court injunction

Despite a decision by the court to prevent the Jamaica Customs Agency, JCA from implementing a mandatory contactless-clearance-system, on April 2, the agency says, the system will remain as an option to clients.

Customs gave the update last evening, after the court granted an injunction to brokers,

St. Andrew Central Police report increase in gang related crimes
St. Andrew Central Police report increase in gang related crimes

The St. Andrew Central Police are reporting an increase in the number of gang related crimes.

Speaking with Irie FM News, Commanding Officer for the Division, Senior Superintendent, SSP Marlon Nesbeth said some of the areas seeing such an increase include Waltham Park, Woodford Park and Swallowfield.

Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment  confirmed for Wanda Diamond League opener
Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment  confirmed for Wanda Diamond League opener

Olympic  champion  Hansle  Parchment  and  World  Champion  Danielle  Williams  head  the  Jamaicans  confirmed  for  the   blockbuster start to the Wanda Diamond League season in Xiamen, China, on April 20.

Nicholas ‘axe man’ Walters makes successful  return to big time boxing
Nicholas ‘axe man’ Walters makes successful  return to big time boxing

Jamaica’s former  WBA World Featherweight champion Nicholas ‘axe man’ Walters produced  a  statement  performance  last  night  with  a  successful  return  to  big  time   boxing.

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Gunmen flee leaving gun, after attacking off-duty Policeman
Police seize 909lbs of ganja valued at $9.2M in Portland
Police probing shooting death of 17 y/o boy in Kingston, yesterday
STATIN says Jamaica’s economy saw an estimated growth of 2.6 per cent in 2023
Second phase of the taxi fare increase, delayed
TODSS supports delay of fare increase phase 2
Customs says Contactless Clearance System remains an option to clients, despite court injunction
St. Andrew Central Police report increase in gang related crimes
Olympic Champion Hansle Parchment   confirmed for Wanda Diamond League opener
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Friday, March 29, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments
Gunmen who pounced upon a man in St. Ann this morning, fled leaving behind a gun, when the would-be victim turned out to be a policeman. Reports are that at about 12:40am, an off duty policeman was sitting in a motor vehicle at the intersection of the Llandovery and Mines main road in St. Ann, when gunmen approached him and demanded that he exited the car.
Friday, March 29, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments
The Area 2 Narcotics police seized over 900 pounds of marijuana in Norwich, Port Antonio, Portland, this morning. Reports are that at about 2am, a police team was carrying out an operation in the area, when 18 knitted bags of compressed ganja were found concealed in shrubs.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments
Olympic  champion  Hansle  Parchment  and  World  Champion  Danielle  Williams  head  the  Jamaicans  confirmed  for  the   blockbuster start to the Wanda Diamond League season in Xiamen, China, on April 20.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments
Jamaica’s former  WBA World Featherweight champion Nicholas ‘axe man’ Walters produced  a  statement  performance  last  night  with  a  successful  return  to  big  time   boxing.
Monday, March 25, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments
Entertainer Cecile says she is ready to start working on music consistently after taking a much-needed break to focus on her daughter.
Monday, March 25, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments
DJ Khaled has hinted at a collaboration with YG Marley, who has taken the world by storm with his hit song, ‘Praise Jah In The Moonlight’.