Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson, says discussions are under way to establish another shelter for victims of human trafficking. "We currently have one shelter, but it can only...

BERLIN (AP) -- Austria took what its leader called the "dramatic" step Monday of implementing a nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated people who haven't recently had COVID-19, perhaps the most drastic of a string of measures...

A 9mm pistol and thirteen .22 rounds of ammunition were seized on Madrid Avenue, Homestead in St Catherine during a targeted raid on Sunday, November 14. Reports from the Spanish Town Police are that about 7:30 a.m., police conducted a raid at...

Ground was broken on Friday (November 12) for the construction of a state-of-the-art forensic pathology autopsy suite in Kingston. The facility, to be located at 149 Orange Street, downtown Kingston, is projected for completion in January 2023. It.....

Four Rastafarian men who previously opposed the idea of vaccination against the novel coronavirus turned up last Saturday to receive their shots at a vaccination blitz in Port Royal, Kingston. The men were convinced to take the jab after seeing......

"Thank yuh Jesus, give God the glory because mi can sleep good inna mi bed at nights now." That was the reaction from a Maxfield Avenue resident yesterday when she heard that the community was among those placed under a state of emergency (SOE...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has given a passing grade to the Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, and Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson for their handling of the crime portfolio under instances he described as "unique.....

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has opined that the Government has resorted to states of emergency (SOE) to "cover up their failure to bring down the level of crime". The party, in a release yesterday, called the implementation of...

Twenty-three-year-old Jordane Hamilton has been living a nightmare since November 7. Not only is he mourning the tragic passing of his father Hensley Hamilton, but he said that he is yet to know who is responsible for his death. Jordane said his....

At least one 'jacket wearer' is in full support of Member of Parliament (MP) Heroy Clarke's intention to table a motion for compulsory DNA tests to be administered at childbirth. John Brown*, a security guard, found out earlier this year that he.....

There are growing concerns among users of the Bamboo Corner road in St Catherine, which links the Harkers Hall main road to Glengoffe corridor. A recent visit to the community revealed gaping potholes, some of them filled with inches of murky...

The Manchester police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with robbery with aggravation and illegal possession of firearm following an incident at a gaming lounge in the parish on Saturday, October 9. Charged is Scottie Smith of Bottom...

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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland Dr Marcia Graham says the number of active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the parish continues to decrease, and sits at 31 as at November 11. Graham also advised that the number of children among the...

A man was made the subject of a probation order when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Demoy Jeffery was sentenced last week for receiving stolen property; the item in question is a cellphone. He previously pleaded guilty......

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced States of Public Emergency in seven police divisions. They are St James, Westmoreland, Hanover, St Andrew South, Kingston Western, Kingston Central and Kingston East. Holness, speaking at a press...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A powerful Haitian gang leader said Friday he is easing a chokehold on fuel deliveries that has caused a growing crisis for hospitals, gas stations and even water supplies across the nation's capital. G9...

The police through the Corporate Communications Unit has reported that missing siblings, 13-year-old Rohana Bryan and nine-year-old Rohan Bryan of Panton Lane, Old Harbour, St. Catherine have returned home. The siblings were reported missing...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Santa won't be getting his traditional welcome in the Dutch city of Utrecht this year. The ceremonial head of Carnival celebrations in Germany's Cologne had to bow out because he tested positive for...

As of January 2022, the Government will begin the process of filing civil suits against the families of persons who have abandoned their relatives in health facilities. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton,......