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March 17, 2026
Director of Corruption Prosecution at Integrity Commission resigns
The Integrity Commission has announced the resignation of Roneiph Lawrence, director of corruption prosecution, effective March 31. In a news release, the commission says it is taking steps to…
March 17, 2026
‘We Love Cuba’: gratitude walk by supporters draws crowd in Kingston
Supporters who turned out today for a “gratitude walk” in downtown Kingston to honour Cuban healthcare workers for 50 years of service say they remain hopeful that Jamaica can repair its relationship…
March 17, 2026
17-y-o dies after vehicle plunges into Rio Cobre, two other teens rescued
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) divers today recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after the vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine late Monday night. He…
March 17, 2026
Police probing ATM robbery at NCB in Portmore
The police in Portmore, St Catherine are investigating the theft of millions from an ATM at the National Commercial Bank (NCB). The police report that on Wednesday, March 11, a team from a security…
March 17, 2026
YouTube makes World Cup deal with FIFA that lets broadcasters show parts of games live
ZURICH (AP) — YouTube made a World Cup deal with FIFA on Tuesday that lets rights-holding broadcasters stream game action live on the video platform that offers global access to young viewers. FIFA…
March 17, 2026
St Thomas police launch initiative for safety of students
There is increased police presence at the major transportation spaces in Morant Bay where students converge to get to and from school, thanks to a new initiative of the St Thomas Community Safety and…
March 17, 2026
Digital tax or digital balance?
Jamaica has stepped into a global debate. The Government’s plan to apply General Consumption Tax (GCT) to digital services supplied from overseas but used in Jamaica has sparked questions about…
March 17, 2026
Update | St Elizabeth contractor charged for allegedly using woman’s licensed gun to shoot her vehicle during altercation
Goshen, St Elizabeth contractor Owen Miller has been charged for taking a woman’s licensed firearm during an altercation and shooting her car The 44-year-old is charged with possession of a…
March 17, 2026
Man fatally shot in Hellshire, St Catherine
A man was gunned down in Hellshire, St Catherine on Monday night. The police report that about 9:30 p.m., explosions were heard along Cliff Boulevard in the area. The police were alerted. Upon…