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The GraceKennedy building in downtown Kingston.
02 Oct, 2026 0

GraceKennedy recalls select batches of Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch over product quality issue

GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is reporting that it has voluntarily recalled specific batches of its Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch one-litre drink distributed in Jamaica and other select Caribbean…
02 Oct, 2026 0

Man gets 18-year sentence for sexual assault of 6-y-o, 8-y-o girls

A man sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting his two young female relatives, aged six and eight, in Manchester more than seven years ago, is to serve nearly the full…
Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby.
02 Oct, 2026 0

KSAMC moves early to tackle Christmas traffic, parking and vending challenges

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has kicked off its annual stakeholders’ meeting earlier than in previous years as preparations intensify for the busy Christmas season. The…
Ganja seized by the police during an operation in St Andrew on October 2, 2026.
02 Oct, 2026 0

Ganja and offensive weapons seized by police in St Andrew operation, three arrested

The police are reporting that three people were taken in custody following the seizure of approximately $500,000 worth of marijuana and an assortment of offensive weapons during a major operation in…
A section of the title for 21 Tucker Avenue.
01 Oct, 2026 0

COVENANT CLASH

Residents of a quiet Kingston 6 community are threatening court action to block Porter Centre for Knowledge from launching school operations on Tucker Avenue, citing traffic concerns, fears of…
01 Oct, 2026 0

Three law enforcement officers charged in INDECOM assault investigations

Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and a correctional officer have been charged in connection with three separate assault matters investigated by the Independent Commission of…
Phillipa Campbell-Francis, acting vice-president of operations at the NWC.
01 Oct, 2026 0

Drought drains 107 water systems

With more than 100 water systems impacted by the ongoing drought, the National Water Commission (NWC) is making a renewed call for customers to conserve water. The appeal was made by Dr Phillippa…
Ian Bell, PNP Councillor for the Beecher Town Division in St Ann
01 Oct, 2026 0

Integrity Commission recommends reprimand for PNP councillor over wife’s application to rent space at Ocho Rios Transportation Centre

Director of Investigations at the Integrity Commission (IC) Kevon Stephenson has accused People’s National Party Councillor for the Beecher Town Division in St Ann, Ian Bell, of breaching conflict of…
01 Oct, 2026 0

St Catherine woman arrested in fatal stabbing of child’s father

A St Catherine woman suspected of fatally stabbing her child’s father has been arrested in connection with the incident. The deceased has been identified as 64-year-old Fitzroy Williams, a labourer…