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The mangled wreckage of a motorcycle that was rammed by a motorist who foiled a robbery attempt on Wednesday. Both attackers were captured.
April 15, 2026

Police flag motorcycle deaths amid road crash decline

The police remain concerned about motorcycle related road deaths despite a more than 30 per cent reduction in crashes and road fatalities during the first quarter of the year. For the period January…
FILE - Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball as Atlanta United midfielder Steven Alzate (7) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Oct. 11, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
April 15, 2026

Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida football friendly

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the football icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year. Vid Music Group…
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation held recently at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.
April 15, 2026

Carnival declared a success despite shooting incident

Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby has declared this year’s Carnival in Jamaica a success despite what he described as a single unfortunate incident during the festivities. Swaby made the remarks on…
Daryl Vaz, Minister of Energy, speaks at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday, April 15.
April 15, 2026

Jamaica could begin drilling for oil by late 2027 - Vaz

Jamaica could move to drill for oil off the coast of St Thomas within the next two years following encouraging early findings from a recent geo -chemical survey. The study, conducted by independent…
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April 15, 2026

Police secure court extension to hold music producer ‘Jahvy’ in custody in Big Wall shooting case

Music producer and artiste manager Jahvel ‘Jahvy’ Morrison is being further held in custody after the police went to court today to obtain an order from a judge for his continued detention as they…
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April 15, 2026

Security scare forces evacuation of Jamaica Customs head office in Kingston

The Jamaica Customs Agency head office in Kingston was today evacuated following a security issue. The agency said safety protocols were initiated, as the safety of staff, clients and other…
Popular vlogger Jhaedee ‘Jaii Frais’ Richards.
April 15, 2026

Court extends police’s detention of Jaii Frais in Big Wall shooting probe

A judge in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today granted a remand application by the police to keep popular content creator Jaii Frais, whose given name is Jhaedee Richards, in custody as they…
Energy and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on April 15, 2026.
April 15, 2026

Gov’t to weigh movement restrictions as fuel costs surge – Vaz

The Government is exploring options to get Jamaicans to conserve fuel amid rising global prices, with Energy and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz signalling that COVID-19-style movement restrictions could…
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April 15, 2026

Man fatally shot by police in Spanish Town

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot by police in Tryall Estate, Spanish Town, St Catherine after he allegedly engaged cops in an armed confrontation on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified by…