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Jamaica Gleaner
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:45:13 -0400Quarry Hill, Spanish Town man found dead with stab wounds in his home
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:03:25 -0400Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 - Tufton
The Government is looking to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:20:09 -0400Petrojam adjusts pricing mechanism for diesel and ULSD, higher prices expected
Motorists who use automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel are set to see a significant increase in prices at the pump as Petrojam has announced changes to its pricing mechanism for those fuels, citing rising global oil prices and the finan...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:53 -0400KSAMC increases divisional allocations to $13 million
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced that provisions under the Divisional Allocation Fund (DAF) will be increased from $10 million to $13 million for each urban division, and to $13.5 million for rural divisions.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:17:22 -0400INDECOM probing fatal police shooting of four men in St James
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of four men by the police during an operation in Retirement, St James, on Wednesday morning.
Jamaica Observer
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...
Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...
Jamaica Star
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:15:49 -0500Hackers claim they have Jamaicans' medical records
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed that hackers have contacted the National Health Fund (NHF), claiming they have access to sensitive medical information belonging to some Jamaicans.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:55:43 -0500Four killed in St James police operation, INDECOM probes
A police operation aimed at tracking down men linked to a recent murder in St James ended in bloodshed on Wednesday morning, with four men shot and killed and INDECOM launching an investigation into the deadly incident.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:32 -0500Fisherwoman carrying on family legacy
Born into a fishing family in Norwich, Portland, 30-year-old fisher Shashay Shaw sees fishing as more than just a livelihood; but a way of life deeply embedded in her family’s tradition.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:30:26 -0500Cop's last-minute application lands her NHT property
For years, Jenelle Hoilette held on to the simple dream of giving her children a place they could truly call home.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:26:20 -0500TAJ warns customers about online scams