A man who shot a policeman and robbed him of his motorcycle and service pistol in Portmore, St Catherine, four years ago has been found guilty of several serious offences.

KINGSTON, October 20 (JIS): Sixty-four students who sat the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations in 2025 and 2026 have been awarded government scholarships valued more than $7 million

A St Catherine construction worker who was on the run for more than two years has been charged with murder after allegedly using a piece of iron to bludgeon a young plumber to death.

The flight attendant accused of trying to smuggle 7.5 pounds of cocaine to the United States has been granted $1 million bail.

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP): Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, yesterday after a patient who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said.

A Jamaican serving in the United States Navy has been recognised for outstanding performance with a meritorious promotion while stationed aboard one of the Navy’s aircraft carriers.

Even as Susan Higgins accepted the Badge of Honour for Gallantry on Monday for helping to recapture a man accused of murdering eight-year-old Talia Thompson, her thoughts were with the mother who lost her child in a horrific act of violence.

Almost a year after helping to rescue an abducted six-year-old girl, Clarendon councillor Scean Barnswell and his wife, Danielle, say the child remains the lasting symbol of the dramatic ordeal that earned them a national honour.

Veteran public servant Errol Greene has assumed the role of reform implementation executive at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

Imagine years of studying, sacrificing sleep and balancing life’s demands to complete a Bachelor of Laws degree, only to graduate from law school and collect an empty canister.

A man’s peaceful night at home allegedly turned into a nightmare when twin brothers broke into his house and attacked him with metal pipes, leaving two televisions worth $70,000 damaged.

A 58-year-old St Thomas man was beaten, left bleeding and nearly shot after a group of gunmen allegedly posed as police officers to gain access to his home during a terrifying pre-dawn invasion.

Two unidentified men were shot dead during a police operation in Mandeville, Manchester, yesterday morning, triggering a probe by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).

Emerging reggae artiste Ramia is introducing himself to the world with the release of ‘Introducing Ramia’, a 12-track project that blends roots reggae, spirituality and uplifting messages aimed at inspiring listeners through life’s challenges...

Linstead Hospital opens doors to more children

Two men are in police custody after cops reportedly stumbled upon a bottle concealing 15 rounds of ammunition during an early-morning operation in Comfort district, Clarendon, on Tuesday.

Devon Kinkead has spent years around motorcycles, riders and bike culture, and he is increasingly concerned by what he sees as a dangerous trend among some Jamaicans who continue to ride without proper protective gear.

For many families living in Board Villa in Denham Town, West Kingston, the biggest problem is not just the leaking roofs, overflowing sewage or deteriorating bathrooms. It is the uncertainty.