Murders down 20% so far this year
Jamaica continues to record a significant fall-off in homicides with the latest count of 333 murders between January 1, 2026 and last Saturday, August 8.
This represents a decline of 19.8% from the 415 killings recorded during the same period last year, according to the latest crime statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
NEWS
News
August 12, 2026
Seiveright Champions Investment in Jamaica’s Children
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), the Honourable Delano Seiveright, MP, has reiterated the importance of investing in Jamaica’s children as a foundation for building a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Murders down 20% so far this year
Aug 11, 2026
Jamaica continues to record a significant fall-off in homicides with the latest count of 333 murders between January 1, 2026 and last…
Alleged multimillion Covid fraudster pleads not guilty
Aug 11, 2026
A South Florida woman, captured in Jamaica after landing on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list, pleaded not guilty to federal charges…
Grange sad at passing of George Soutar
Aug 11, 2026
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has expressed profound sadness at the passing of…
Water restriction coming as drought continues
Aug 11, 2026
Several parishes will be under water prohibition orders as of this week.
BUSINESS
Business
August 11, 2026
Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited has seen an almost three-fold increase in net profitability in the second quarter, rising to $30 million coming from $9.3 million a year earlier.
Aug 04, 2026
Jamaica's newest Super Millionaire recently claimed his J$258,500,000 Super Lotto winnings after hitting the jackpot with the winning…
Jul 30, 2026
A brand-new GWM Tank 500 is up for grabs this Summer as the Acropolis Gaming Lounge officially launched Summer Heatwave, its biggest…
Jul 30, 2026
As communities continue to recover from the effects of Hurricane Melissa, LASCO Financial Services has stepped forward with a $50,000…
Jul 13, 2026
Dolla Financial Services Limited ("Dolla") today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the lending portfolio of Evolve…
POLITICS
Politics
July 27, 2026
JLP describes as shameful PNP President’s failure to condemn statements made by his Executive Committee
The Jamaica Labour Party is describing as shameful the failure of PNP President Mark Golding to condemn statements made by his Executive Committee members, who confessed that the PNP would use delay tactics to stop projects under NaRRA and discussed a potential smear campaign…
Golding denies leaked audio reflects PNP policy
Jul 27, 2026
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding on Sunday sought to distance the Opposition party from controversial leaked voice…
Golding appoints Lothan Cousins as Opposition Spokesperson on Land and Works
Jul 10, 2026
Opposition Leader Mark Golding today announced the appointment of Lothan Cousins, Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, as…
JLP calls out PNP in parliamentary behaviour row
Jul 02, 2026
Over the last two months, parliamentary discourse in Gordon House has become particularly rowdy and unsavoury.
Councillor Julian Chang resigns from PNP
Jun 30, 2026
Councillor for the Savanna-la-Mar Division in Westmoreland, Julian Chang has resigned from the People’s National Party (PNP). The PNP…
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health & Wellness
August 04, 2026
Over 250 Persons Downtown Kingston Benefit from Kingston Public Hospital’s 250th Anniversary Health & Wellness Fair
Hundreds of Jamaicans accessed free health screenings, education and wellness support on Thursday, July 30, as Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) brought healthcare directly to the heart of downtown Kingston through its Health & Wellness Fair at Saint William…
Jamaicans urged to reduce heat Exposure
Jul 06, 2026
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding the public that excessive heat stress is…
Final Call for Public Health Scholarship - Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship closes Friday, July 10
Jul 06, 2026
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding eligible students and healthcare…
Dawes demands end to ‘patch and pray’ approach to surgical infrastructure collapse
Jun 15, 2026
Dr Alfred Dawes, Opposition Spokesman on Health and Wellness, today called for decisive…
Jamaica to Commemorate National School Moves Day
Apr 13, 2026
Jamaica will commemorate National School Moves Day on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a…
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Travel
July 27, 2026
Marriott expands all-inclusive portfolio with Montego Bay Resort set for 2028
Marriott International is set to open its first all-inclusive Marriott-branded resort in Montego Bay in 2028 after signing an agreement to convert the former Catalonia Montego Bay hotel into a 522-room beachfront property. The project forms part of a dual agreement between…
Airlines remain confident in destination Jamaica
Jul 06, 2026
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe, says several new…
Montego Bay takes off to Medellín: Wingo launches new direct route to Colombia
Jun 25, 2026
MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operator of the Sangster International Airport (SIA), marked the launch of a new direct air link between…
Jamaica welcomes over 1.5 million visitors by May 2026
Jun 25, 2026
Jamaica welcomed just over one million stopover visitors, along with 664,000 cruise passengers up to May 2026, according to the Ministry of…
Sandals Dunn’s River set the stage as NBC’s ‘TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle’ broadcast two special episodes from Jamaica
Mar 31, 2026
Sandals Dunn’s River took centre stage on national television as NBC’s ‘TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle‘ traded the studio for the resort’s…
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment
August 11, 2026
Outgoing Festival Queen has big plans for the future
By Andrew Clunis Outgoing Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Brithney Clarke is on a journey. The clock is ticking on her reign but not her life. She intends to carry on the work she embarked on as queen and she does not rule out service in public life in the future.
The Spectacle of the Grand Gala - what to expect in 2026
Aug 05, 2026
By Andrew Clunis The Jamaica Independence Grand Gala has been presented annually since the country gained independence in 1962. It is a…
dBurnz revels in Festival Song win
Aug 05, 2026
By Andrew Clunis dBurnz is an exceptional stage performer and in terms of imagery and musical ability he ticks all the boxes. It is no…
Candy Isaacs the JCDC girl
Aug 04, 2026
By Andrew Clunis Kimiela “Candy” Isaacs is a JCDC girl. She began entering the Festival of the Arts competition at age 12. It was no…
From Festival to the North Coast and beyond - Chetenge rises
Aug 04, 2026
By Andrew Clunis Today she is a fixture on the north coast cabaret scene. Cheryl “Chetenge” Clarke entertains tourists, covering a wide…
SPORT
Sport
August 10, 2026
GOLDEN GIRLS: Jamaica win women’s 4x100m gold; finish World U-20 with eight medals
Jamaica’s fourth-consecutive women’s 4x100m relay gold medal delivered a special moment for double silver medallist Shanoya Douglas on more than one levels, as the island closed out the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in strong fashion at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, on…
Pride & Joy: Wilson says Sunshine Girls happy with silver-medal performance
Aug 03, 2026
DESPITE coming up short in consecutive Commonwealth Games netball finals, Jamaica’s Latanya Wilson says they are proud they got into…
MASSIVE TURNOUT CAPS JUST BET 'WATCH IT BIG' FINALE AT CAYMANAS PARK
Jul 21, 2026
The FIFA World Cup Final drew approximately 10,000 football fans to Caymanas Park’s infield, for arguably Jamaica’s largest-ever watch…
Berger Paints Named Official Paint of The Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Jul 15, 2026
Berger Paints, one of the Caribbean’s most trusted and recognized paint brands, is proud to announce a three-year partnership with the…
Cricket West Indies announces ODI squad for first three matches against New Zealand
Jul 08, 2026
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the opening three matches of the five-match One-Day International (ODI)…
Mayberry Investments Limited Stands with St. George’s College Athletes Ahead of ISSA Champs
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