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June 14, 2026
by Erica Virtue
‘Daddy, don’t leave’ - Daughter recounts final call before father’s hospital death
A grieving family is demanding answers and the release of a post-mortem report following the death of their relative, 62-year-old Michael Neita, at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St…
June 14, 2026
Briefs - Driver held after fleeing deadly accident scene
A motorist who fled the scene of a deadly accident in Ocho Rios, St Ann, on Saturday morning was handed over to the police hours later.
Reports are that the motorist was driving along Main Street…
June 14, 2026
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise
When a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus struck passengers on a cruise ship and seemed to be spreading, there were no treatments for those who fell ill and no vaccines to protect others.
That was…
June 14, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Small library, big breakthrough - New Broughton Primary turning page on literacy challenges one book at a time
A partnership between New Broughton Primary School and the Cross Keys Branch Library in Manchester is producing encouraging results in improving children’s reading levels.
The modest library building…
June 14, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Teen killed in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town shooting
The St Catherine police are searching for four men who allegedly shot and killed an 18-year-old construction worker in the Quarry Hill community on Saturday night.
June 14, 2026
Nuclear energy within a decade: Holness says renegotiated JPS licence alone won't fix Jamaica's energy crisis
Renegotiating the Jamaica Public Service Company's electricity licence alone will not resolve the country's energy challenges, and Jamaica must begin preparing now for nuclear technology…
June 14, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Taxi operator accused of raping 13-y-o girl granted $500,000 bail
A taxi operator accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, who was a passenger in his vehicle, was granted $500,000 bail when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
June 14, 2026
Curaçao embraces historic World Cup debut against Germany
Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany with a sense of excitement and pride.
June 14, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Policeman dies in suspected suicide in St James
A policeman reportedly died by suicide at the Maroon Town Police Station in St James on Sunday morning.