Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson says the Government should force beverage manufacturers to cut the sugar in their products instead of imposing a $10 billion tax on sugary drinks, questioning whether the new levy is really about...

The 17-year-old schoolgirl who was abducted after boarding a taxi in the Cross Roads area of St Andrew has been released from hospital as police continue their investigation into the disturbing incident. The probe is being jointly conducted by......

A Canadian woman and a Spanish Town man have been charged following the seizure of a high powered rifle during a police operation in St Catherine. Charged are 42-year-old Christine Lewis, who has an address in Ontario, Canada and Lime Tree Grove....

An 18-year-old is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed and beaten during a violent attack in the community of Pusey Hill, Point Hill, St Catherine. Police have since charged two men in connection with the incident. They are 20-....

Residents of Parkes Road in Above Rocks, St Catherine, are still baffled after a teenage girl who was reportedly abducted, was later pushed from a moving vehicle in the usually quiet community on Tuesday night. They say the incident has left them....

TIFFANY PRYCE Shanice Laird's life went black, figuratively and somewhat literally, overnight on February 22. "I went to my bed the Sunday night and did my regular routine, ate my dinner, prayed, went to my bed. I was okay when I went to sleep......

Residents of Payne Avenue in Payne Land were left fuming yesterday following the fatal shooting of a resident by members of the security forces. Residents say Leonardo 'Teddy P' Heath was killed in cold blood seconds after he willingly opened...

The tiny playpen where six-month-old Nyermah Graham once slept now sits as a haunting reminder of the tragedy that unfolded Tuesday morning, when a fire tore through her family's home and claimed the infant's life. Situated in the hills of Guinep....

A fourth-year Jamaican medical student studying in Cuba says returning home to complete his degree is simply not an option because he cannot afford the cost of medical school here. For the aspiring neurosurgeon from western Jamaica, remaining...

Motorists across Jamaica are now paying significantly more at the pumps after fuel prices climbed for the second consecutive week, a surge linked to global oil market instability following the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. New.....

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging consumers and businesses to work together to resolve situations where the price charged at checkout differs from the price displayed on a product or shelf. CEO of the Commission, Dolsie Allen,.....

Weight-loss drug linked to blindness Weight-loss jabs used by millions of slimmers could raise the risk of a rare eye condition that can cause permanent blindness. Scientists have warned people taking the drug may face the highest danger of...

Jamaicans are expected to find it easier to switch bank accounts and compare fees starting this year as the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) advances initiatives to boost competition in the financial sector. Minister of Finance and the Public Service,...

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...