KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm was seized during an operation by lawmen assigned to the Matilda’s Corner Police Station following an operation in the East Kings House Road community on Wednesday, September 30. Reports are that about 11:15 am, a police team conducted a targeted operation at a premises in the community in connection with a report of threats and malicious destruction of property. On reaching a section of the property, the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has found that Councillor Ian Bell (People's National Party, Beecher Town Division) participated in deliberations on his wife's application for space at the Ocho Rios Transportation Centre, while the commercial operation proceeded without the required permits and with no evidence of a lease agreement. The findings are contained in an IC report into allegations of conflict of interest and irregularities surrounding the rental or lease...

IRONSHORE, St James — Wednesday’s much-anticipated opening of the US$28-million PriceSmart in this western parish has been hailed by Rodrigo Calva, the company's Executive Vice President of Real Estate, as the fulfilment of a broader investment strategy in Jamaica. “This new club, our third one in Jamaica, represents an investment of more than US$28 million and is part of our larger commitment to invest in Jamaica,” stated Calva during the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has reiterated his call for stronger cyber-security measures across the country, noting that over 5.4 million attempts to breach Jamaica’s digital systems were recorded in the first quarter of this year. His call for greater awareness comes as his ministry launched its National Cybersecurity Awareness Month at a post- Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday....

ST ANN, Jamaica—Defending champions Clarendon College led six other teams to the quarter-finals of the ISSA Ben Francis Cup competition after beating Ocho Rios High 2-0 in their Round of 16 game played at Drax Hall on Wednesday. Both goals came in the first half as the champions took advantage of a good start and made progress to the next round set to be played on Saturday. Also advancing Wednesday...

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —Knockalva Technical failed to claim a share of second place in Zone B of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition after they were held 1-1 by out-of- contention Petersfield High in their rescheduled game played at Petersfield Community Centre on Wednesday. A win would have seen Knockalva Technical join Rusea’s High on 12 points, but they were forced to settle for a point each in the game that...

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Authorities in Pennsylvania confirmed Wednesday a fifth death linked to measles, as thousands of cases spread in the worst US outbreak in 35 years. Lancaster County health officials confirmed an unvaccinated resident died of the highly contagious disease, without offering further details. The region is known for its large Amish population, a traditionalist Christian community that avoids modern society and has lower vaccination rates than the general...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables and one correctional officer have appeared in court after being charged in connection with three separate assault matters investigated by the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom). Constable Omari Gooden appeared before the St Catherine Parish Court on September 22, 2026, to answer to a charge of unlawful wounding contrary to section 39 of the Offences Against the Person Act. The charge is in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, September 30, ended trading at $159.87, up 7 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $113.61, up from $114.25, and the British pound ended at $213.61, up from $210.13.

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) is urging patience as it seeks to settle the dispute between the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) and the Government over emergency duty allowance (compensation for extra hours worked). Earlier this week, President of the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA), Dr Jubilee Brown-Service, said the association “cannot guarantee normalcy in the health sector” if the IDT does not hand down a ruling by...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, October 1, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam. After a decrease of $3.06, 90-octane will be sold for $159.42 per litre, while 87-octane will be sold for $152.79 per litre, down by $3.06. Automotive diesel fuel will be sold for $179.67 per litre after a decrease of $10.50, and ultra-low...

MANDEVILLE, Manchester—The Manchester Co-operative Credit Union Limited (MCCU) has taken a significant step towards becoming a national credit union following approval to accept the transfer of engagements (merger) with the Insurance & Employees Co-operative Credit Union (IECCU). The landmark decision was made at MCCU’s Special General Meeting (SGM), held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Bloomfield Professional Centre in Mandeville. The meeting brought together members to consider and vote...