The Government is expected to spend more than $871 million to operate the Rural School Bus Programme during the 2026 to 2027 financial year. The figure was disclosed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Kadesha Campbell Rochester....

A Kingston man who allegedly tricked a seller into handing over a $128,000 smartphone by promising a bank transfer that never came through has been slapped with a charge of larceny by trick. Charged is 20-year-old Damoy Tomlinson of Fisher Row......

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is encouraging Jamaicans to begin preparing for homeownership by strengthening their financial awareness, developing consistent habits and identifying practical strategies to achieve their goals. Digital Content.....

Jamaicans could soon be paying tax on some of the digital services they use as the Government moves to introduce a new revenue measure, with Finance Minister Fayval Williams saying the country must get its "fair share" from the global digital...

A Jamaican man who travelled to The Bahamas on a visitor's visa has landed in serious legal trouble after police allegedly found him with cocaine and a firearm. Thirty year old Akeem Williams was remanded into custody on Monday after appearing......

A late night drug run off the coast of St Elizabeth was cut short when lawmen intercepted a canoe allegedly carrying more than 2,000 pounds of ganja near Alligator Pond. Four men were taken into custody following the bust, which was carried out.....

Javon Whyne says his own life experiences have shaped the way he treats his students, reminding him never to put them down. Whyne, 26, who has been teaching at Vauxhall High School in Kingston since January, said he often shares his story with...

The mother of slain social media influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson says she is hoping the judge will consider the deep emotional agony of not knowing where her daughter's body is when former policeman Noel Maitland is sentenced this Friday. Sophia......

Jamaica's first female finance minister, Fayval Williams, has urged women and girls across the island to speak out against abuse or harassment and never allow gender to limit their dreams. In opening the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in Parliament...

A rising gospel singer said she is imploring women affected by domestic violence to walk away from the relationships before it is too late. "Just find the courage to leave and don't feel guilty about it. A lot of times a woman will refuse to...

A multi-agency, intelligence-led operation conducted across several communities in Westmoreland led to the seizure of illegal firearms, including a high-powered rifle yesterday. The operation involved the coordinated efforts of the Westmoreland......

More than four months after Hurricane Melissa swept across Jamaica, restoring water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in schools is still critical in helping children return safely to learning. While the destruction to roads, homes, schools....

Brits admit wearing same underwear for days Some Brits only wash their underwear once a week. Men were the worst offenders, as only 26 per cent washed their underwear daily, according to a study by Laundryheap. And what's worse, a fifth of.....

Clarendon-based House of Wills Mortuary has made a compassionate decision to waive many burial costs for infants, recognising that the loss of a child is an unimaginable pain for families. Managing Director Erlal Mattrasingh explained that the...

Jamaica's hopes of contesting the women's 4x400 metres relay at the World Athletics Indoor Championships have taken a major hit after late withdrawals forced officials to scrap the team entirely. The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association.....

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a robbery along Spanish Town Road in St Andrew on Sunday, February 22, after they reportedly held up a man and stole his iPhone 15 Pro Max. The accused, 19-year-old Keshaun Anderson, 18-year-.....

A police killing in the Church Pen community of Old Harbour early Tuesday morning is being disputed by relatives, who say the shooting of 29-year-old Shivnarine Saunders may have been a case of mistaken identity. According to family members,...

A police operation at an upscale apartment in Kingston 8 took a dramatic twist yesterday when a man allegedly hurled a car key through a window moments before officers stormed the premises, leading investigators to what they believe is a lottery......

After allegedly fleeing Canada in a desperate bid to dodge a murder charge, a 43 year old woman who sought refuge in Jamaica has now been sent back in handcuffs to face justice. Debbie Sue Jones, a Canadian fugitive wanted by Toronto Police for.....

Hundreds of Jamaicans who rely on the Jamaica Cuba Eye Care Programme for sight saving surgeries are being assured that the service will continue, even as the long standing technical cooperation agreement between Kingston and Havana comes to an...