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Chang defends JCF, says criticism of police must be based on evidence
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has defended the work of the police in fighting crime and reducing murders, saying criticisms against the constabulary force are irresponsible, without…
Updated 6 hours ago
PNP Women’s Movement welcomes Jolyan Silvera sentence, calls for end to intimate partner violence
The People’s National Party Women’s Movement has welcomed the sentencing of former PNP Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera for the killing of his wife, saying justice has been served. “The…
Published 6 hours ago
Melissa damage delays Alpart reopening, gov’t awaiting new timeline - Green
Significant damage to Port Kaiser in St Elizabeth caused by Hurricane Melissa has been cited among the reasons for a delay in the planned reopening of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) Alpart…
March 5, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Budget probe
As members of parliament (MPs) gear up to pose questions to portfolio ministers today about the Government’s $1.4-trillion Budget during a two-day meeting of Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee,…
March 5, 2026
... Gaps trigger credibility concerns from fiscal commissioner
Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has raised questions about the credibility of aspects of the Government’s 2026-2027 Budget in his Economic and Fiscal Assessment Report (EFAR). In his assessment…
March 5, 2026
17-year-old boy in custody after deadly fight at Ocho Rios High
A 17-year-old male student is now in police custody following a deadly fight at Ocho Rios High School in St Ann on Wednesday, which claimed the life of another student. The police reported that…
March 5, 2026
NWA undertaking $193 million road rehabilitation in sections of Portland, St Mary and St Ann
The National Works Agency (NWA) is undertaking hotmix patching and a road rehabilitation programme in sections of Portland, St Mary and St Ann. The NWA says the programme to improve the road…
March 5, 2026
Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review
The start of this morning’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, which is examining the Government’s budget, was delayed after some Opposition members pressed for the report of the…
March 5, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Witness admits she didn’t see all details described in joint statement with partner
A prosecution witness yesterday insisted that although she and her partner witnessed parts of the fatal shooting of three men on Acadia Drive in St Andrew in 2013, and later composed a letter about…