Jamaica News

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring several days of damaging winds and heavy rainfall starting late Saturday or Sunday.

The ECJ noted that not all payments will be processed at the same time but emphasized that no one will be left behind.

This advisory was issued as TS Melissa is slowly moving towards the island and is strengthening into a hurricane with life threatening winds.

Melissa is also expected to produce heavy rainfall across portions of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, further posing risks of life-threatening flash flooding and landslides across communities.

Prime Minister Holness delivered keys to three families whose lives were upended by fire and flooding, offering them a fresh start through the New Social Housing Programme.

Fraser-Pryce expressed gratitude for the support of her family, faith, and fellow Jamaicans throughout her career.

Dancehall entertainer Aidonia's home was raided this morning by the St Andrew North Division police officials.

Police reports say the incident occurred at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, during an argument between Jones and the woman that quickly escalated.

26-year-old former contestant in the 2023 Miss Universe Jamaica competition, was found dead in her bedroom.

A recently deported individual got into a heated argument with a street vendor over the price of eggs, leading to insults and curse words.

Despite personal attacks and false allegations, Prime Minister Andrew Holness vowed that he and his team would remain 'solid as a rock' in the face of adversity.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness leads the Jamaica Labour Party to a narrow 34–29 seat victory over the PNP, securing a third straight term in office.

Polling stations will remain open till 5:00 pm, with more than 1.9 million registered voters scheduled to cast their votes across 63 constituencies.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness seeks a third consecutive term in office, while the People’s National Party led by Mark Golding aims to return to office.

While holding the old and weathered document live before millions of Jamaicans, Golding declared, “I am indeed born a Jamaican,” a move widely seen as a masterstroke ahead of the General Elections on September 3.

PNP campaign spokesperson Donna Scott-Mottley criticized the JLP for their disregard of the Jamaican people, accusing them of ignorance towards the nation’s needs.

The arrest comes after Giovannie Skeen was seen making violent threats in a viral video which was brought to attention to the local police.

The two major parties - the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the strongest opposition contender People's National Party (PNP) nominated candidates for a total of 63 constituencies.

Both major parties have nominated candidates in all 63 constituencies, while smaller parties including the Jamaica Progressive Party (47 candidates) and the United Independents' Congress (7 candidates) secured their preferred spots.

Taylor not only won the qualification but also broke the national record of 1:44.50 previously set by Navasky Anderson.