Court of Appeal frees Vybz Kartel On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Jamaican Court of Appeal made a monumental decision to free renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer, from prison. This landmark ruling marks a significant turn in the high-profile case that has gripped the nation and the global music community for…
Rachel Silvera, a 25-year-old pharmacy student, is Miss Universe Jamaica 2024. The prestigious event was held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the AC Kingston Hotel. Rachel was proudly crowned by Miss Universe Jamaica 2023, Dr. Jordanne Lauren Levy, and honored with the sash by Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios. Sara-Jade Kow,…
UPDATE: In a statement on Friday, Holness said the operation in Negril, Westmoreland where officers confronted alleged robbers is the result of improved intelligence work by the police. The Prime Minister said in part, “Today, we received news of a successful intelligence-led operation by the security forces that stopped an attempted robbery. This should serve…
According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, (JCF) they conducted a deliberate and coordinated operation in Westmoreland on criminal gangs who were planning to execute a major heist. During the operation five men were shot, resulting in four fatalities. Reports indicate that between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M., members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Counter Terrorism…
Yohan Blake, disheartened by the reactions from his fellow Jamaicans, brings forth a stark reflection on what he called, Jamaicans obsession with victory. According to Blake, he has faced immense pressure, not just from the global stage, but from his homeland. In Jamaica, the expectation to win is more than a national pride; it’s virtually…
Various major airlines and medical systems found their operations heavily disrupted due to a widespread IT outage impacting Windows users globally. The outage is said to have caused by a content update from Microsoft. Windows systems encounter the BSOD Thousands of Windows machines worldwide are currently experiencing the notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error,…
Jamaica’s Ice Hockey team clinched the inaugural Challenger Series title with a 12-8 triumph over Lebanon in the final match held in Toronto, Canada. The Challenger Series, launched this past spring, featured national teams from Jamaica, Lebanon, and Puerto Rico. These teams, unable to participate in the IIHF World Championship due to insufficient rinks or…
According to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Prime Minister, the Most Honorable Andrew Holness, has underscored the necessity for Negril to establish its own local authority, thereby allowing the town to more effectively manage its affairs. The Prime Minister, addressing members of the Negril business community and other stakeholders on July 12, asserted that the…
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was found guilty on all counts Monday after being tried on charges of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York whose office prosecuted the case, hailed the verdict, saying Menendez’s “years…
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) announced 100 additional new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses has arrived in Jamaica. These will bring the total number of new buses introduced into the public transportation system since May 2023 to 171. The buses arrived earlier today and was received by Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister,…
Inside Chapelton Community Hospital: A look at the upgraded Clarendon facility and the healthcare services it provides
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Haughton’s TVJ Interview Now Cited by U.S. Prosecutors in Chronic Law Bail Fight
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Major Investment Coming to Inner-City Schools, Including State-of-the-Art Performing Arts School
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Clock Ticking: September 30 Cut-Off Looms for Jamaica’s Next Voters’ List
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Major Housing Push: Onx Factory Coming to Jamaica With Capacity for Up to 10,000 Homes a Year
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