Negril man charged with allegedly smuggling US$18.4m cocaine denied bail

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - Four men, including a Jamaican national, have been denied bail and will return to court on April 16, on charges of attempting to smuggle cocaine and marijuana into The Bahamas, The prosecution alleges that Bahamian...

Don’t confront, comply with police, commissioner warns

Commissioner of Police, Dr Kevin Blake, is urging members of the public,particularly those engaged in criminal activities, to comply with the police instructions. Blake acknowledged that this year there has been considerable public discussion...

Tyler Perry’s accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after alleged assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Text messages show that Tyler Perry and "Boo! A Madea Halloween" actor Mario Rodriguez, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmaker of sexual assault, remained in contact years after Rodriguez alleges their interactions...

Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys her home

Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman, Joan Montaque, held fast to a simple belief: even in the darkest storms, hope has a way of showing up. It was that hope,...

‘Shop with a cop’ 2025 brings joy to families in St Catherine South and beyond

The 'Shop with a Cop' Initiative once again brought smiles, hope, and meaningful connections to dozens of children and families, as officers from the St Catherine South Police Division partnered with community stakeholders to host the 2025 edition...

Elderly man fatally hit by truck on boxing day

A 70 year old man from Manchester has died from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle collision in May Day, Manchester, on Boxing Day. The deceased has been identified as Anthony Williams, a taxi operator of Waltham District, Manchester....

Lawyers push for 'Diddy’s' immediate release from prison

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lawyers for hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs have urged a federal appeals court in New York to order his immediate release from prison and overturn his conviction on prostitution related charges, or alternatively direct the trial...

Angry residents block road over lack of water in Rose Heights

Angry residents of 41 Boulevard in Rose Heights blocked the main road leading into their community this morning in protest over the lack of water in the area. Residents used trash, tree branches, garbage and other debris to block the roadway,...

Police give wanted men Christmas Day break, issue Boxing Day deadline

Residents of Fitzgerald Avenue in the Maxfield community were urged by police during a street meeting last night to partner with lawmen in the new year to reduce violent crime, as officers also extended Christmas Day leniency to men being sought...