North Coast Times

02/09/2026

STRONG SENTIMENTS FOR IMPROVED FOOD PRODUCTION AT CONFERENCE LAUNCH
OCHO RIOS, St Ann, Sept 2, 2026
The state of Jamaica’s agriculture and its connection to tourism are to be the main focus of a conference on food at Sandals Dunn’s River, St Ann on September 9 and 10, 2026. Details on the North Coast Times website

Conference in St Ann to Focus on Food Security & Sovereignty Sept 9-10 OCHO RIOS, St Ann, Sept 2, 2026 The state of Jamaica’s agriculture and its connection to tourism are to be the main focus of a food conference on food security and sovereignty at Sandals Dunn’s River, St Ann on September 9 an...

02/09/2026

ST MARY HIGH PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENT PROCESS NOT SUPPORTED

HIGHGATE, St Mary; Sept 1, 2026
The Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) did not support the recommendation by the Board of St Mary High School to fill the vacancy for a principal there.

Ministry of Education Responds to MP's Call for Principal’s Appointment HIGHGATE, St Mary The Ministry of Education says the Teachers' Service Commission (TSC) did not support the recommendation by the Board of St Mary High School for a Principal to fill a vacancy there. The Ministry says, “The ...

31/08/2026

APPOINT ST MARY HIGH BOARD NOW – MP
HIGHGATE, St Mary; Aug 31, 2026
Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Omar Newell, wants the Minister of Education to approve the appointment of a principal for St Mary High School, recommended by the Board.

Omar Newell Says Board Has Done its Work, Minister Must Do Hers to Allow School Settled Leadership HIGHGATE, St Mary; Ag 31, 2026 Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Omar Newell, wants the Minister of Education to urgently approve the appointment of a principal for St Mary High School, recomm...

30/08/2026

MAN KILLED BY RELATIVE IN ROW OVER PHONE CHARGER
BOSCOBEL, St Mary; Aug. 30, 2026
A St Mary man has been killed by his relative in a fight over a phone charger.

Cousin Being Sought in Boscobel Stabbing Murder BOSCOBEL, St Mary; Aug. 30, 2026 A St Mary man has been killed by a relative in a fight over a phone charger. The deceased has been identified as Nashawn Williams, otherwise called “Checo,” of Boscobel View, St Mary. Police are looking for a man be...

29/08/2026

FOUND DEAD HOURS AFTER LEAVING ‘DEAD YARD’
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; August 29, 2026
Police are investigating the death of a 62-year-old man found in a ditch, hours after leaving a ‘dead yard’ gathering, in St Mary.

ST Mary Police Investigating 62-Year-Old Man’s Death ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; August 29, 2026 The St. Mary Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 62-year-old man who was found in a ditch Saturday morning, August 29, 2026, after he left an overnight ga...

29/08/2026

HUNDREDS ATTEND HEALTH FAIR IN OCHO RIOS
OCHO RIOS, St Ann; Aug. 29, 2026
Hundreds of people turned out at Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann recently to access free medical and dental services at a back-to-school health fair.

Medical Exams, Immunisations, Improved Dental Offering for Back-to-School OCHO RIOS, St Ann; Aug. 29, 2026 Hundreds of people turned out at Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann recently to access free medical and dental services provided at the Sandals Foundation’s annual back-to-school health fair....

29/08/2026

ROADWORKS START THIS WEEKEND IN OCHI
OCHO RIOS, St Ann; Aug. 29, 2026
Long overdue repairs are to be done to some roads in Ocho Rios township, St Ann.

Some Work to Be Done at Night, Lane Restriction to Result OCHO RIOS, St Ann; Aug. 29, 2026 Long overdue repairs are to be done to roads in Ocho Rios township, St Ann. The roadworks are expected to get underway Saturday evening, August 29, at 8, resulting in reduced surface availability along Main St...

24/08/2026

MAN KILLED IN CRASH ON TOWER ISLE MAIN ROAD
TOWER ISLE, St Mary; Aug. 24, 2026
Another crash on the Tower Isle main road has left a man dead and several people injured.

Police Trying To Get Details of Fatal Head-On Collision TOWER ISLE, St Mary; Aug. 24, 2026 There has been yet another road death in St Mary, and this time, again, on the Tower Isle main road, now known for speeding and crashes. The police say a 30-year-old man was killed and several other people inj...

23/08/2026

POLICE HUNT MAN WHO BEAT WOMAN IN EARLY MORNING ATTACK
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; August 23, 2026
St Mary police are seeking a man who early Sunday morning beat a woman and threw a substance in her face before leaving her house.

ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; August 23, 2026 St Mary police are seeking a man who, early Sunday morning, beat a woman and threw a substance in her face before running away from her house. The St Mary police say they want the man for attempted murder of the 51-year-old woman in the incident at Fort George,....

23/08/2026

AWARDEES SAY DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIPS MADE STUDY EASIER
DISCOVERY BAY, St Ann; Aug 23, 2026
Even as Discovery Bauxite gave scholarships to more than 60 high-achieving high school-bound PEP students from its operating area, previous awardees sang the praises of the bauxite company.
https://northcoasttimesja.com/past-scholarship-awardees-give-testimony-to-benefits/