Jamaica News

The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe after a man was fatally shot during a planned police operation in Cassava Piece, St Andrew.

Police said a 52-year-old assistant manager was charged after an internal audit uncovered alleged financial discrepancies totaling J$3.5 million at a business in St Andrew.

The University of Technology aims to cut electricity costs by 50% with solar power, covering its Papine and satellite campuses through a government-backed, bidder-funded project.

A burned culvert caused part of Broadgate main road in St. Mary to collapse.

A Kingston court acquitted two police officers in the 2013 fatal shooting of three men in Westmoreland after prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence.

Fares on key Jamaica-Florida routes have increased sharply following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, raising concerns about affordability and its impact on tourism and passenger demand.

Government directs UDC to create a park in every parish to improve access to public spaces

Officials say drone surveillance will help monitor ports and coastlines without risking officers’ lives.

Witnesses reported that a masked gunman exited a vehicle and opened fire outside a Montego Bay church, as police review CCTV footage and search for suspects.

The collection is now available to consumers in New York.

Jamaica led the CARIFTA Games with 71 medals, continuing a 40-year streak of dominance at the regional track and field competition.

Ethan “Predator” Clarke was found guilty of murdering Ruel “Short Boss” Russell in front of his family, with sentencing set for April.

The 17-year-old and three-year-old have been missing since March 18 in Phoenix Park, St Elizabeth, prompting police to appeal to the public for any information.

Scott set a personal best of 17.33m to secure Jamaica’s first-ever World Indoor triple jump medal.

Residents within the designated areas must remain indoors from 6:00 p.m. Tuesday until 6:00 p.m. Thursday unless authorized by authorities.

British Airways will operate four weekly flights from both London Gatwick to Kingston and London Heathrow to Montego Bay.

Petrojam raised gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane and butane prices, citing global supply pressures from ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Authorities say the men were intercepted in a canoe off Alligator Pond in St Elizabeth, where officers discovered knitted bags containing compressed ganja worth an estimated J$15.1m.

Debbie Sue Jones was put behind bars by the operatives from the Jamaican Fugitive Apprehension Team (JFAT) within the specialized Investigation Branch (SIB).

Matches are expected to return to Sabina Park for the first time since 2019, marking the league’s return to Jamaica after recent ownership changes involving the former Jamaica Tallawahs franchise.