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April 17, 2026
Kingston Western police seize 33 rounds of ammunition during operation
Lawmen assigned to the Kingston Western Police Division have seized 33 rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation on Upper Second Street in the area on Wednesday night. The police report that…
April 17, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Ernie Smith has died
The music fraternity is mourning the passing of legendary singer, Ernie Smith, who died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Florida. He was 80 years old. “He’s gone, he’s no longer with us,” his…
April 17, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Ernie Smith dies at 80
The music fraternity is mourning the passing of legendary singer Ernie Smith, who died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Florida. “He’s gone. He’s no longer with us,” his wife, Claudette…
April 17, 2026
by Andre Williams
‘We’re tired of it’
A 29th birthday celebration in Trench Town turned into a night of fear and trauma on Wednesday after police officers descended on a family gathering, detained the celebrant, and allegedly discharged…
April 17, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
IAJ raises alarm over up to 100% jump in insurance industry fees
Executive Director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) Everton McFarlane says players in the insurance industry are concerned about the magnitude of increase in insurance fees, in some…
April 17, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Dr Roger Hunter’s suspension overturned
The Medical Appeals Tribunal has set aside the suspension of neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter just under a year after it was imposed by the Medical Council of Jamaica in May 2025. The three-member panel…
April 17, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
JAAA stands by want-away stars
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) said the four Jamaican athletes who applied for a transfer of allegiance are still considered valued members of Jamaica’s track and field…
April 17, 2026
De Kock century goes in vain as Punjab hand Mumbai fourth loss
MUMBAI, India (AP): Quinton de Kock’s century went in vain as Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten run by handing Mumbai Indians their fourth straight loss in the Indian Premier League yesterday. De…
April 17, 2026
by Karen Madden
BLOCKED!
Shockwaves rippled through the global track and field community – particularly in Jamaica – after World Athletics (WA) on Thursday blocked the transfer of allegiance to Türkiye for 11 professional…