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Danielle Williams among 10 Jamaicans down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet

Ten Jamaicans are down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet of the season in Shanghai, China on saturday following the withdrawal of 2011 world 100 metres champion Yohan Blake.

Wolmers Girls Williams win High Jump Championship – Day 1 at Penns.

Wolmers Girls Shanique Williams is the first Jamaican winner on today's opening day of the 128th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

NCB’s fraud prevention expert calls for police to get more resources to address fraudulent crimes more effectively

Head of Fraud Prevention at the National Commercial Bank (NCB), Dane Nicholson, is calling for more resources to be provided for the police fraud squad in an effort to address fraudulent crimes more effectively.

This, as he noted that there is a large disparity in the number of fraud reports made to

Clarendon taxi operator disarms and fatally shoots robber who posed as passenger

A man who allegedly attempted to rob a taxi operator in May Pen Clarendon last evening, was disarmed and fatally shot.

Dead is 24 year old Bobby Bruce of Frazers Content, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Taxi operator killed in Hanover crash last night

A 50 year old taxi operator died as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle collision in Hanover, last night.

Dead is Dean Brady of Whitehall in Negril, Westmoreland.

Court of Arbitration for Sport reduces John Campbell’s four-year suspension for whereabouts rule violation

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced Jamaica and West Indies opener John Campbell’s four-year suspension for whereabouts rule violation by two years and two months. The 29-year-old left-hander was originally banned for four years by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCo) after failing

Police officer charged with murder in fatal shooting at a wake in Hanover, last year

A police officer accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument at a wake in Hanover, last year, has been charged with murder.

Constable Mike Edwards was brought before the Hanover Parish Court to answer to the charge of murder contrary to common law on Tuesday.

Citizens warned not to engage in the sale or consumption of lobster, during the closed season from April 1 to June 30

Citizens are being warned that anyone found to be involved in the fishing, sale or consumption of lobster during the closed season, will be prosecuted.

The closed season is April 1 to June 30.

Police Corporal shot and wounded during confrontation with armed men in Spalding, yesterday

A police corporal was shot and wounded during an alleged confrontation with armed men in Spalding, yesterday.

The policeman, who was hit in the chest, was treated at hospital.

Motorists seeing a reduction in the price of gas at the pumps today

The prices of all products supplied by Petrojam are seeing a decrease this week.

In its latest billing list, Petrojam stated that the cost of a litre of E10 87 and 90 gasoline has dropped by one dollar and 6 cents.

NCB’s fraud prevention expert calls for police to get more resources to address fraudulent crimes more effectively

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

Head of Fraud Prevention at the National Commercial Bank (NCB), Dane Nicholson, is calling for more resources to be provided for the police fraud squad in an effort to address fraudulent crimes more effectively. This, as he noted that there is a large disparity in the number of fraud reports made to the police versus the number of related arrests made.

Clarendon taxi operator disarms and fatally shoots robber who posed as passenger

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

A man who allegedly attempted to rob a taxi operator in May Pen Clarendon last evening, was disarmed and fatally shot. Dead is 24 year old Bobby Bruce of Frazers Content, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Danielle Williams among 10 Jamaicans down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Ten Jamaicans are down to compete at the second Wanda Diamond League meet of the season in Shanghai, China on saturday following the withdrawal of 2011 world 100 metres champion Yohan Blake.

Wolmers Girls Williams win High Jump Championship – Day 1 at Penns.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

Wolmers Girls Shanique Williams is the first Jamaican winner on today's opening day of the 128th running of the Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

Najeeriii’s YouTube Channel hacked; fans rally to show support

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

"Keep supporting on other platforms," is the message from fast-rising Dancehall artist Najeeriii after his YouTube page was hacked, and his content removed.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aspiring actors and local talents aiming to break into the Hollywood movie industry are invited to a workshop next month spearheaded by accomplished actress, Sundra Oakley.