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Published 6 hours ago
Ex-cop accused of threatening woman with gun granted bail
A St Catherine man who allegedly threatened a woman with a gun then tried to flee Jamaica was granted bail in the sum of $1 million when he appeared in court on Friday. The accused, who is a former…
Published 6 hours ago
Four more charged in JUTC embezzlement case
Police have charged four more Jamaica Urban Transit Company ( JUTC ) employees as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the company. Charged for embezzlement and failing…
Published 8 hours ago
Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant
MIAMI (AP) — US President Donald Trump shared video of a deadly attack allegedly by a Haitian immigrant accused of bludgeoning a woman with a hammer at a Florida gas station, portraying the killing as…
Published 9 hours ago
Reopening of Hyatt-operated hotels further delayed
The reopening of seven Hyatt-operated hotels in Jamaica has again been pushed back. The new reopening timeline is early 2027, according to communication sent to travel partners, extending the…
Published 9 hours ago
Traffic changes announced for carnival road marches
Members of the public are being advised that several road closures will be implemented across the Corporate Area on Sunday, starting at 8 a. m ., to facilitate three carnival road marches. Motorists…
Published 9 hours ago
Distribution of freebies among activities restricted along carnival parade routes
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning that several activities, including the distribution of free items and setting up of sound systems, will be strictly prohibited along carnival routes…
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Published 11 hours ago
Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honour late mother Princess Diana
LONDON (AP) — A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honour his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale, which…
Published 11 hours ago
Building permit amnesty extended amid fire safety concerns in Spanish Town
Mayor of Spanish Town and Chairman of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, Norman Scott, has announced a two-month extension of the building permit amnesty programme for the parish, giving…
Published 12 hours ago
CAL announces introduction of fuel surcharge
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on Friday announced the immediate introduction of a fuel surcharge on all tickets, saying it is to help offset a portion of rising costs due…