North Coast Times

02/06/2026

BUS AND TAXI FARES ARE UP
OCHO RIOS, St Ann; June 2, 2026

Bus and taxi fares have gone up. Sixteen percent more goes on the fare, with half of that starting Tuesday, June 2, and the other half to be paid starting July 1, 2026.
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8% INCREASE NOW AND ANOTHER 8% JULY 1, NO FARE TABLES OCHO RIOS, St Ann; June 2, 2026 Bus and taxi fares have gone up. The Government announced Tuesday morning, June 2, that an increase in fares for taxis and stage carriage buses would take effect today. Cabinet approved the increase of 16 percent,....

01/06/2026

WHITE RIVER, EXCHANGE, UPTON, BONHAM SPRING… OUT OF WATER

Hundreds of NWC customers in the Exchange to Lodge districts in St Ann could be without water until Wednesday.

Thousands of Customers in St Ann Could Face Dry Pipes Until Wednesday Several communities supplied by the NWC White River facility in St Ann are likely to be without water until at least Wednesday, June 3. In a release issued Monday afternoon, June 1, the National Water Commission (NWC) said custome...

01/06/2026

KING FA ST ANN MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPS AGAIN
King FA retained their title as ST Ann Major League champions when they defeated Richmond FC in a thrilling final match Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Drax Hall.

RICHMOND FC FIGHT GALLANTLY BUT KING STAGE BRILLIANT COMEBACK TO KEEP ST ANN MAJOR LEAGUE TITLE DRAX HALL, ST ANN; June 1, 2026 For much of the St Ann Major League final match Sunday, May 31, 2026, Richmond FC must have thought they had both hands on the trophy, only to have it snatched away by Defe...

01/06/2026

CURFEWS IMPOSED ACROSS WIDE SECTIONS OF ST MARY
PORT MARIA, St Mary; June 1, 2026
Parts of three police divisions in St Mary are under curfew imposed since Sunday evening, May 31, 2026, for at least 48 hours. Details on the North Coast Times website

48-HOUR RESTRICTIONS AFFECT BOSCOBEL, ISLINGTON AND THREE HILLS PORT MARIA, St Mary; June 1, 2026 Curfews are in effect in three large areas of St Mary, covering several districts in the parish. The curfews took effect Sunday evening, May 31, at 6 and will run for at least 48 hours, until Tuesday, J...

30/05/2026

REASONING WITH MUTABARUKA AND KABU
OCHO RIOS, St Ann; May 30, 2026

Truth seekers, lovers of current affairs and poetry, and independent thinkers are in for a treat when Mutabaruka and Kabu link up for ‘Reasoning’ at Rio Nuevo Village in St Mary, Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2026. Details on the North Coast Times website

29/05/2026

CURFEW EXTENDED BY 48 HOURS IN ANNOTTO BAY
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; May 28, 2026
Police have extended the curfew in the Annotto Bay area by 48 hours, to stay in effect until Saturday evening, May 30, 2026. Details on the North Coast Times website

ONGOING ASSESSMENT AND INTELLIGENCE SAID TO LEAD TO EXTENSION ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; May 28, 2026 Police have extended the Curfew in the Annotto Bay area by 48-hours, to stay in effect until Saturday evening, May 30, 2026. A 48-hour curfew was imposed on Tuesday evening, May 26 at 6 o’clock, until ...

28/05/2026

CURFEW IMPOSED IN ANNOTTO BAY AREA
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; May 27, 2026
A curfew was imposed on Tuesday evening, May 26, in the Annotto Bay area of St Mary.

48-HOUR SECURITY MEASURE STARTED TUESDAY EVENING ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary; May 27, 2026 A curfew is in effect in the Annotto Bay area of St Mary. The 48-hour curfew began at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. The boundaries of the curfew are as f...

27/05/2026

READERS HAVE THEIR SAY IN JTA ELECTIONS
ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; May 27, 2026
A discussion has started on the North Coast Times page about the JTA President-Elect elections. The comments go beyond who readers think will win. Go to the North Coast Times website for the story

Aside from candidate preferences, Facebook readers respond to the President-Elect election ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; May 27, 2026 A discussion has started on the North Coast Times page about the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA’s) upcoming elections for President-Elect. The person w...

26/05/2026

VOLUNTEERS ADD VALUE TO PORTLAND COMMUNITIES ON LABOUR DAY
PORT ANTONIO, Portland; May 26, 2026
Residents of Portland turned out for several community projects, from school and road repairs to sports infrastructure on Labour Day. See details on the North Coast Times WEBSITE

VARIOUS PROJECTS INCLUDING ROADS, DRAINAGE AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS GET ATTENTION ACROSS THE PARISH PORT ANTONIO, Portland; May 25, 2026 Residents of Portland rallied in their communities with various Labour Day projects, including repairs to roadways, schools, and community infrastructure, on Monday...

26/05/2026

CLEMBHARD’S PARK GETS ATTENTION ON LABOUR DAY
PORT MARIA, St Mary; May 26, 2026
Clembhard’s Park, once the pride and joy of Port Maria, was given some attention on Labour Day. Details on the North Coast Times website

ST MARY COUNCIL GETS HELP IN SPRUCING UP PARK THAT WAS ONCE PRIDE AND JOY OF PARISH CAPITAL PORT MARIA, St Mary; May 26, 2026 Clembhard’s Park in Port Maria was the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s 2026 Labour Day Project on Monday, May 25. The project was carried out under the National Labour D...