North Coast Times

15/10/2026

ANETA BLACKETT-RICKETTS HONOURED BY ST MARY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
PORT MARIA, ST MARY; Oct. 15, 2026
Aneta Blackett-Ricketts is saying thanks that her work is being recognized by the St Mary Municipal Corporation, but she says all praise belongs to God.

Founder and CEO of On Di Go for Christ, recognized for work with the vulnerable PORT MARIA, ST MARY; Oct. 15, 2026 Aneta Blackett-Ricketts is being honoured by the St Mary Municipal Corporation (SAMC) for her dedicated service to her community of Islington and the wider St Mary. Mrs Blackett Rickett...

14/10/2026

FROM LOWER BUXTON TO EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
BROWN’S TOWN, St Ann; Oct 14, 2026
Diana Campbell had no plans to become a principal. In fact, she saw being a model as the thing! Javelle Stewart takes you on the journey 'Beyond Tourism' Episode 2.

Quiet Giant, Doing Small Things with a Big Ripple Effect! This is the second in a series by Javelle Stewart, identifying and featuring people from the North Coast doing well outside of and Beyond Tourism. --Editor BROWN’S TOWN, ST ANN; Oct 14, 2026 Some journeys are shaped not by one dramatic mome...

11/10/2026

PROBE INTO BUSINESSMAN’S DEATH IN PT MARIA FIRE
PT MARIA, St Mary; Oct 11, 2026
Police and the Fire Brigade are investigating how a Chinese national died in a blaze in Port Maria, Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Fire Burns Building in Pt Maria, Kills Chinese National PT MARIA, St Mary; Oct 11, 2026 Investigations have started into how a Chinese national died in a fire Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Port Maria, St Mary. Police have identified him as 24-year-old Li Kanghin of Stennett Street, Port Maria. Kang...

10/10/2026

HOUSE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE FORMER MP HYACINTH KNIGHT
KINGSTON, October 10, 2026 :
Late former West St Mary MP Hyacinth Knight was remembered in the House, with glowing tributes, a month after her passing.

Former MP to be honoured in West St Mary KINGSTON, October 10, 2026 (JIS): Members of the House of Representatives recently paid glowing tribute to late former parliamentarian, Hyacinth Knight, and observed a moment of silence in honour of her dedicated service to her community and country. She died...

10/10/2026

ST MARY RESIDENTS SEEK RELIEF FROM ROLLING CURFEW

ISLINGTON, St Mary; Oct. 10, 2026
After weeks of a curfew in their area, residents of communities in and around Islington in St Mary have been pushing back, citing reduced business and social activity.

Islington Area Residents Meet Police Pointing to Business Loss and Ask for Reduced Curfew Time ISLINGTON, St Mary; Oct. 10, 2026 After weeks of a curfew in their area, residents of communities in and around Islington in St Mary have been pushing back, citing reduced business and social activity. But...

08/10/2026

ST ANN COUNCIL WAITING TO RECEIVE IC REPORT
ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; Oct. 8, 2026
The St Ann Municipal Corporation (SAMC) says it is yet to receive the report tabled in Parliament and on the Integrity Commission’s website relating to alleged conflict of interest and irregularities at the Council’s Transport Centre in Ocho Rios.

Mayor Says After Thorough Review of Report, Necessary Action Will be Taken ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; Oct. 8, 2026 The St Ann Municipal Corporation (SAMC) says it will not comment on or take any action regarding the conflict of interest matter and breaches of the standard operating procedures relating ...

08/10/2026

MARLIN TOURNAMENT STARTS WITH REDUCED PARTICIPATION
PORT ANTONIO, Portland; Oct. 8, 2026
One of Port Antonio’s best known calendar events, the Mayberry Marlin Tournament sailed off Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 2026.

07/10/2026

CURFEWS CONTINUE IN SECTIONS OF ST MARY
PORT MARIA, St Mary; Oct. 7, 2026
Several sections of Retreat and Islington, St Mary, remain under curfew that was extended on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026.
Details on the North Coast Times website

06/10/2026

BOOT THE ST ANN COUNCIL
ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; October 6, 2026
A reader’s view on what the Integrity Commission’s report recommending a reprimand for Councillor Ian Bell really shows.

A Reader Looks Beyond Ian Bell in the IC Report and Fingers the Council ST ANN'S BAY, St Ann; Oct 6,2026 By Johan Wilson (In a letter to the Editor of the North Coast Times) Editor, I don’t know what kind of Council is that they are running in St Ann. I refer to your report on the IC Investigation...

05/10/2026

MURDER MYSTERY AT CROWDED PARTY
ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; Oct. 5, 2026
A murder at a popular St Ann entertainment venue is baffling police. Details on the North Coast Times website

Man Slain Next to His Car by Single Shot to Forehead ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; Oct. 5, 2026 Police are baffled about the circumstances under which a man was killed at a crowded party at a popular venue in St Ann, in the wee hours of Monday morning, Oct. 5, 2026. Dead is 46-year-old Dwayne Omar Rampasa...