KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, says the Government is looking at strengthening penalties for persons who illegally provide customer information known as “lead sheets” to facilitate lottery scamming. He was addressing the Ministry’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy Development and Estate Planning Forum, held at Sandals Dunn’s River in St Ann on Friday (September 25). “We have a problem now in the business process outsourcing...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Government Senator and consultant urologist Dr Elon Thompson, is urging men to take greater responsibility for their health, while warning that feeling well is not a measure of good health. “Feeling well does not tell you your blood pressure. Feeling well does not tell you your blood sugar, and it certainly doesn't tell you what your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is,” Dr Thompson stated. He was delivering remarks in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the Denham Town community of the Kingston Western Police Division has been extended. The curfew began from 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 27, and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North: Along Studley Park Road from the intersection with Slipe Pen Road to the intersection of Seventh...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Deeside Basic School in Trelawny has reopened following a six-week rehabilitation project costing $2.06 million, which included electrical upgrades, a new ceiling, improved ventilation and fresh paintwork. According to a release, the work was carried out under the Melissa Urgent Relief Project (MURP), a Rotary-led recovery intervention supported by the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Rotary Club of May Pen and Rotary District 7020....

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) has joined Jamaica and music lovers around the world in mourning Cleveland “Cleve” Laing, known to generations as Lieutenant Stitchie, who died in hospital yesterday, one day before his 61st birthday. According to a release from the PNP, Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information Nekeisha Burchell described Lieutenant Stitchie as one of Jamaica’s gifted and courageous voices. “Jamaica has lost...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as a Labour Day encounter with children at the Strathmore Gardens Children’s Home has blossomed into a mission of giving back for Jodie Bowes-Morrison, who recently spearheaded a back-to-school treat for 70 children from the facility. The initiative saw the children treated to a day at Hope Zoo, where they participated in several activities, including a tour, face painting and animal petting, ahead of the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, September 28, ended trading at $159.49, up 34 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $113.14, down from $113.33, and the British pound ended at $212.94, up from $211.21.

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have released the identity of the man who succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash on the Porus main road in Manchester Monday morning. He is 39-year-old delivery man Damion Reece, a resident of Seaview Gardens phase 1. READ: Man dies in Porus crash Preliminary reports are that shortly after 5:00 am the driver of a Toyota Hiace minibus lost control of the vehicle causing it...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Miss Universe Organization has reaffirmed its continued support for Dr Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, and its commitment to the safety and well-being of its delegates following her accident during the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand. According to a release from the  organisation, it is aware of recent media reports regarding legal action related to the incident, but has not been formally...

NEW YORK, United States — The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) will host its 2026 Hummingbird Gala on Friday, October 16 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, where it will honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Jamaica and its people. According to a release from the AFJ, Prime Minister Andrew Holness will attend the gala, which will celebrate the enduring ties between Jamaica and the United...

Reggae artiste Tilibop has joined forces with Sizzla Kalonji on “Dem nuh ready,” a new single about conviction, preparation and holding firm when others underestimate you. For Tilibop, recording with Sizzla marks a milestone. “I’ve long admired the conviction in his music,” he said. “To bring our voices together on one record meant a great deal. We came with different perspectives, but the message and the energy met naturally.” The...

Two former Porus Primary School students have been recognised for their outstanding performance in the Primary Exit Profile examinations, receiving surprise gifts as part of a wider effort to support children in Manchester. Azzurr Tomlin, who now attends Hampton High School, and Maligue Lawrence, who is enrolled at DeCarteret College, were honoured by Hudson Valley Dynamic Counselling (HVDC) LCSW PC in association with Friends of Porus. One student received a...