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April 14, 2026
American Friends of Jamaica to present over $145m to 65 organisations
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc (AFJ) will present a total of 69 grants valued at J$145.2 million at its annual Grant Award Ceremony today. The invitation-only ceremony will be hosted by Chargé…
April 14, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Bad roads drive Hertford residents to the brink
Tensions flared along the Hertford main road on Monday as taxi operators and residents mounted a protest over deteriorating road conditions, with some going as far as forming human barricades to halt…
April 14, 2026
NWA begins flood cleanup in St James communities
The National Works Agency says work has started to clear roadways and drains in several communities in East Central and Southern St James which were severely impacted by recent flood rains. Johns…
April 14, 2026
Major crimes down in St Thomas
Major crimes have declined in St Thomas, and the police in the parish are commending the cooperation of citizens in their crime-fighting efforts. Speaking during the St Thomas Municipal…
April 14, 2026
Jamaican fugitive held in Florida on multiple felony charges
An alleged Jamaican gangster, thirty-two-year-old Ragar Allen, has been arrested in Florida on murder and multiple other felony charges. He was arrested on March 31 by US Immigration and Customs…
April 14, 2026
Westmoreland residents urged to guard against gastroenteritis
Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to strengthen hygiene practices, following an increase in gastroenteritis across the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr Marcia Graham,…
April 14, 2026
Stunt rider in viral carnival video arrested
The police say a motorcyclist who was featured in a viral social media video performing motorcycle stunts and eluding the police during Sunday's carnival road march has been arrested. He has…
April 14, 2026
St Catherine man charged with murder of 80-y-o mother to return to court June 2
Fifty-three-year-old Paulo Grant, who is charged with the murder of his 80-year-old mother, was again remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. The body of Jasmine…
April 14, 2026
FAST threshold to be lowered to US$15 million
The Government has announced it will lower the threshold to be met by investors seeking to take advantage of its Facilitated Acceleration of Strategic Transformation (FAST Jamaica) programme from…