BEIJING (AP) -- China will now allow couples to legally have a third child as it seeks to hold off a demographic crisis that could threaten its hopes of increased prosperity and global influence. The ceremonial legislature on Friday...

A mechanic who attempted to board a flight at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James after allegedly swallowing cocaine, has been arrested and slapped with multiple charges for attempting...

Fifteen more Jamaicans have died as a result of COVID-19, pushing the death tally to 1,371. The deaths which occurred between August 16-18 include: An 85-year-old man from St. Ann. A 31-year-old man from St. Ann. An 82-...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has confirmed that the entire cabinet is fully vaccinated, inclusive of all ministers, state ministers, and the attorney general. Holness made the revelation in a statement on Friday evening, after...

Three years ago one of Jamaica's most notorious criminals walked out of prison after nearly 40 years. But now Berrisford Robinson, who even spent five years on death row, says he is now trying to win souls for Christ after giving his life to God....

Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, the island's chief medical officer, last night warned that Jamaica could record up to 200 deaths per week if the third wave of COVID-19 infections is not brought under control. Speaking during an emergency virtual.....

A Canadian national said she was left stunned when her Jamaican fiance told her that he was robbed of $80,000 cash and his cellphone by men, dressed as cops, at his home in Exchange in St Ann, on Thursday morning. Tammy Demic, 52, said the money.....

Following his successes as a 400m runner, representing Jamaica across the globe, Olympian Ricardo Chambers now has his eyes set on revolutionising agriculture through hydroponic farming. Chambers, the CEO and managing director of Chambers...

It has been more than a week since the loved ones of 16-year-old Kasheama Donaldson last laid eyes on her. The teenager, who hails from Canary Avenue, off Waltham Park Road in St Andrew,has been missing since August 9. Her mother, Niokah Barton,.....

A domestic abuse survivor shelter was opened in the Corporate Area on Thursday. The facility is equipped to provide shelter for five women and their children. It boasts five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living room and training room....

The field hospital on the compound of the St Joseph's Hospital yesterday was gifted with almost 48 additional beds to assist with the treatment of COVID-19 positive patients. Angela Thomas, director of nursing services, was a picture of...

After spending more than four decades together, Trevor and Linette Johnson passed away minutes apart on Thursday morning after developing complications from COVID-19. The couple, who are from St Ann, died at the Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester....

Teachers and students of Patrick Town Primary and Infant School in Manchester will have the benefit of additional classrooms when the 2021-22 academic year commences in September, following the completion of a new building at the institution....

The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) is reporting that 350 motorcyclists have been trained under its Ministry of National Security-sponsored motorbike training programme, which is aimed at reducing the number of lives that have been lost in...

Devoted grandson Jeffrey Graham is seeking help for his visually impaired grandmother, who lives with him in Islington, St Mary. Graham, a 36-year-old baker and welder, said that his grandmother has been taking care of him for as long as he can.....

One man has been arrested and charged following a shooting incident along the Bustamante main road in Clarendon on Thursday, August 12. Charged with wounding with intent and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, is 28-...

The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), has advised that due to the announcement of new COVID-19 measures by Prime Minister Holness on Thursday, adjustments will be made to several aspects of its operations beginning...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), has advised that owing to the extension of this evening's curfew, its services will be available until 8:30 pm, to facilitate essential workers who may leave work late and need to do last...

The Ministry of National Security says that the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS), will resume operations during curfew hours, and until 12 Noon on no-movement days as indicated by the Government. According to the secuirty ministry, the......

GENEVA (AP) -- The World Health Organization has issued a call for experts to join a new advisory group it's forming, in part to address the agency's fraught attempts to investigate how the coronavirus pandemic started. In a statement...