A St Catherine Parish Court judge has granted $700,000 bail to Chad Campbell, who is charged with the murder of his nephew, Lamar Mullings, following a dispute over the volume of a television during a World Cup football match.
Campbell’s attorney argued that self-defence is a key issue in the case and that his client has a suitable place to relocate.
Earlier this week, Dancehall artiste Ayetian unveiled the tracklist and cover art for his upcoming 16-track compilation, JamPack, which is set for release on July 10.
Head Of Downsound Entertainment, Josef Bogdanovich is encouraging patrons to use their park and ride service in an effort to avoid traffic gridlock on their way to “Taste Of Sumfest” next month.
Rising teen producer Joel Engineer continues to make his mark on dancehall with the latest release from his Unlocked Riddim.
Opposition MP Damion Crawford is urging the Government to introduce a special minimum wage for tourism sector workers, arguing that their working conditions are more demanding than those in other industries.
Speaking in the House of Representatives, he said tourism employees face unpredictable hours, safety risks, and significant emotional labour that should be reflected in their pay.
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) says it is adding more than 100 new beds as part of efforts to address concerns raised by nurses in the Accident and Emergency Department.
The nurses had staged a protest on Tuesday over issues including overcrowding, poor facilities, and faulty air conditioning, before returning to duty after meeting with management.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force says it has recorded a historic seizure of more than 5,100 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately $3 billion, during the first half of 2026.
The haul is the largest in the past decade and exceeds the combined total seized between 2016 and 2021.
A dispute has erupted between the parents of late rapper Takeoff over the distribution of settlement money from a wrongful death lawsuit linked to his 2022 killing.
His mother, Titania Davenport, argues she should receive the bulk of the funds, citing her role as his primary caregiver and lifelong financial support.
A security expert has praised the use of a body-worn camera that captured a recent police shooting in Salt Spring, St James, saying it provided clear evidence of the incident.
He said the footage helped eliminate speculation and misinformation while boosting police accountability.
Dancehall new class artiste Malie Don’s debut album The Golden Child is freshly announced to drop July 24, much to fans delight.
