The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) contractor who was electrocuted by power lines in Trench Town last week, died today at the Kingston Public Hospital.

Newly appointed Minister of Transport and Mining, Audley Shaw, says he is focusing on eliminating indiscipline in the transport sector and restoring the railway system. Mr Shaw advised that the public transportation system is critical for...

The police say they have disrupted a counterfeit liquor ring with the arrest of eight men during a special operation in St Catherine today. The team also seized approximately $280,000 in cash. It is reported that between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., a.....

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr., is reporting that the recent heavy rains in sections of the island did considerable damage to crops and said farmers will be assisted by his ministry. He said while several parishes...

Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, says the Government is taking steps to ensure that children are protected from misleading information disseminated over the Internet. The minister, who was delivering the keynote address at the...

The Westmoreland police are investigating the murder of a couple in Springfield, who were killed during the alleged robbery of a fundraising event for a cancer patient.

Popular low-cost airline companies Frontier and Spirit today announced a merger valued at over US$6 billion. The boards of both companies approved the deal over the weekend, with Frontier Airlines controlling 51.5 percent of the merged airline...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr., says poultry farmers have commenced benefitting from the ministry's $50 million subsidiary programme, aimed at minimising production costs. Charles said while the Ministry is...

A man who suddenly lost his sight two years ago is still searching for answers despite getting a diagnosis from doctors. Spanish Town, St Catherine resident Heron Simpson, who is a plumber, says that he had perfect vision but suddenly on December....

Life has dealt Dwight Newell, 49, some cruel blows, but his strong resolve and belief in God has seen him successfully navigate every hurdle. Today, he operates his Sunshine Detailing and Auto Repair shop in Sanguinetti, Clarendon, a business he.....

A bar operator has vowed never to reopen her establishment after her 50-year-old cousin was killed early Saturday morning outside its doors in Coronation Market, downtown Kingston, hours after leaving a funeral. Another man was also killed just.....

Over 40 years after his death, Bob Marley's life and legacy are still influencing how the people of his birthplace in Nine Miles, St Ann live today. As the community celebrates Marley's 77th birthday, calls for the musical legend to be made a...

As far as 71-year-old bee farmer Raphael Foster is concerned, "two things keep us alive: bees and trees". Foster says that he was about 16 years old when he started working with a bee farmer and recalls the day he literally felt the 'sting'. "I.....

Some residents of St Thomas say they are not holding their breath that construction on the Morant Bay Urban Centre will finally start after three years. "Mi can't wait for them to start tear down the place so mi can get couple of the zinc fi...

A St Andrew man who was released from prison seven months ago after serving time for simple larceny, is facing new larceny charges as he is accused of stealing a gold chain. Omar York pleaded not guilty to the charge of larceny from the person.....

Fast food franchise KFC Jamaica says there will be a chicken shortage at select locations. In a social media post, the company said its sole supplier, Jamaica Broilers is experiencing challenges in meeting demands. In January, the Jamaican Broilers....

Minister of Transport and Mining, Audley Shaw, is calling on operators in the public transport sector to ensure that the system works in the best interest of all road users. Minister Shaw, who delivered the keynote address at a certification...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a new campaign targeting gunmen. Under the initiative, a reward system will be put in place where between $250,000 and $500,000 will be paid for illegal weapons.

Dancehall artiste Rytikal has been freed of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. In the Gun Court this morning, the judge upheld arguments from defence attorney Able-Don Foote that there were discrepancies in the prosecution's case....