Jamaican Policeman Admits to Killing Nine-Year-Old Girl

May 10, 2018 in Regional

In a rare occurrence, a police officer charged with the fatal shooting of a nine-year-old girl has decided against fighting the charge and has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Constable Walter Spike yesterday admitted guilt, going against the advice of his attorney, Peter Champagnie who told reporters...

Unemployment in Jamaica at Record Low

May 04, 2018 in Regional

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s unemployment rate declined to a record low 9.6 per cent as at the end of January. That is down from the 10.4 per cent out-turn for the last quarter of 2017, and dips below the 9.8 per cent recorded in...