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August 5, 2026
Man fatally shot during police operation in Ewarton
The police fatally shot a man who allegedly pointed a gun at them during an operation in Ewarton, St Catherine this morning. The deceased has been identified by the police as Shawn McDermott,…
August 5, 2026
Firefighters contain blaze at St Andrew business, probe launched
Firefighters today responded to a blaze at a business establishment located along Oxford Terrace in St Andrew. Officer in charge of the Kingston and St Andrew Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade…
August 5, 2026
Gunman kills Mexican social media influencer during livestream
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A gunman killed a social media influencer during a live stream in Mexico’s volatile northwestern state of Sinaloa, authorities said Wednesday, a public killing that underscored…
August 5, 2026
Large crowd braves heat and long lines for Grand Gala tickets
Hundreds of people braved long lines and sweltering heat on Wednesday to collect their allotted two tickets for Thursday’s Grand Gala at the National Stadium in St Andrew. The annual Independence…
August 5, 2026
Gas prices down
Motorists will pay less for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $204.62 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by…
August 5, 2026
Three people arrested in MOCA anti-lottery scamming raids in Corporate Area
The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is reporting that three people, two men and one woman, were this morning arrested during a series of coordinated anti-lottery scamming…
August 5, 2026
St James Municipal Corporation takes action against unapproved giant swing tourist attraction
The St James Municipal Corporation today took enforcement action against the operators of a giant swing tourist attraction in the community of Norwood Pen due to the lack of required permits. The…
August 5, 2026
Clarendon man charged with arson and burglary
A 56-year-old Clarendon man has been charged for allegedly breaking into a house and setting a fire. Charged with arson and burglary is Conroy White, otherwise called ‘Sojie’ or ‘Morris’, a farmer…
August 5, 2026
Gov’t exploring modular housing units for vulnerable Jamaicans
As part of its commitment to addressing housing challenges, the Government is exploring the introduction of modular semi-permanent housing units across the island as an additional option for meeting…