Jamaica records consecutive weeks of single-digit murders as killings fall 23 per cent Jamaica has recorded a second consecutive week of single-digit murders, with six homicides reported across the island between June 21 and June 27, according to the latest serious crime statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Three-year-old boy fatally hit by motor vehicle in Old Harbour A three-year-old boy was killed on Saturday in Old Harbour, St Catherine, after reportedly running into the path of a motor vehicle.

No TCNs in St Mary - Chang denies rumours Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, has denied reports that the first group of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) is being housed at a property in Grants Town, St Mary.

Police probing separate fatal stabbings in St Elizabeth and Clarendon Two men were fatally stabbed in separate incidents in St Elizabeth and Clarendon on Sunday, with police reporting that suspects have been taken into custody in both cases as investigations continue.

Five people killed in a shooting in northern Germany BERLIN (AP) – Five people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter.

Petrojam announces Danville Walker as new General Manager State-owned oil refinery Petrojam has announced the appointment of veteran public and private sector executive Danville Walker as its new General Manager, effective July 1.

Czech Republic coach Koubek resigns after early World Cup exit Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek resigned on Monday after the team’s early exit from the World Cup.

Police probing ATM robbery at Scotiabank in Portmore Detectives assigned to the St Catherine South Police Division have launched an investigation into a breaking and robbery of automated teller machines (ATMs) at the Scotiabank in Portmore.

Chief Justice: Traffic offenders still liable for demerit points, driver’s licence disqualification through courts

Bank of Jamaica holds interest rate steady as inflation nears target ceiling Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent on Monday, warning that inflation is on course to temporarily breach the upper limit of its target range as the lingering effects of higher global commodity prices continue to filter through the domestic economy.