‘Denbigh 68’ returns with a bang!
The Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show came back from a two-year break due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It took place in May Pen, Clarendon…
Young offenders find hope in child diversion programme
Child offenders who have committed crimes now have the opportunity to live normal lives through the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) Child Diversion Programme. According to…
Soaring temperatures and wildfires hit Europe
The UK is experiencing unusually high temperatures, according to the Meteorological Office in the country, its highest ever temperature is over 40.3C with blazing heat…
Paternity and adoptive parental leave for civil servants- a welcomed surprise
The Jamaican Government is putting measures in place to change family leave for public sector workers. In a press conference on Tuesday 12 July, Minister…
Caregiver’s rage leads to murder in Clarendon
A 69-year-old man has been charged, after confessing to murder his bedridden wife, Pamela, at their home in Lionel Town, Clarendon. The wife’s throat was…
Monkeypox virus in Jamaica
The island recorded its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Wednesday 6 July. Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton noted that it was…
The impending toll increase
According to news reports, there is a proposal to increase Highway 2000 toll rates by the toll operators, but some motorists and passengers are bemoaning…
Suspect confesses to gruesome killing of Clarendon family
According to news reports, the police has confirmed the confession of the suspect in Monday’s callous murder of a mother and her four children in…
PNP expresses concern about state of emergency in St Catherine
Due to the spate of violence in the parish of St. Catherine, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a State of Public Emergency this morning,…
“It’s so unfair”- Alton Whyte’s rallying cries for true justice
It took two years and almost five months for Andre Bromfield to be sentenced for the killing of Shantell Whyte and, even after the long…