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April 22, 2026
Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway. The attacks came…
April 22, 2026
UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
LONDON (AP) — Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations. “The end of smoking, and the devastating harm…
April 22, 2026
SCJ Holdings threatens legal action over unauthorised subdivision of sugar lands
Managing Director of SCJ Holdings Limited, Nigel Myrie, says cease-and-desist notices have been issued to individuals who have been subdividing former sugar lands in the Long Pond and Hampden areas of…
April 22, 2026
Woman fatally shot at MoBay church door
A woman was fatally shot at the entrance to the New Testament Church of God at Water Lane in Montego Bay, St James, on Wednesday afternoon, while a fasting service was being held inside. The…
April 22, 2026
St Catherine man accused of traffic ticket scam gets bail extension, warned by court
A St Catherine man charged for allegedly fraudulently collecting money from a motorist to “assist” in clearing his traffic tickets was given a stern warning before his bail was extended in the parish…
April 22, 2026
Two men fatally shot by police in Portland
Two men were fatally shot by the police in Sherwood Forest district, Portland on Wednesday morning. The police report that two firearms were seized. The police report that around 5:15, a team…
April 22, 2026
Attorney wants prosecutorial review of Clarendon wife-killing case, cites ‘partial defence’ for accused husband
The attorney for the Clarendon man charged with killing his wife and setting their house on fire has asked prosecutors to conduct a “thorough review” of the evidence in the case regarding a potential…
April 22, 2026
Police seize gun, 95 rounds of ammunition in Denham Town
The police have seized 95 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Denham Town, Kingston. They also reported the seizure of an illegal firearm as well as an M16 magazine. Reports from the Denham…
April 22, 2026
Importers urged to clear cargo from Montego Bay by April 30 amid congestion concerns
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging importers, consignees, and customs brokers to immediately clear cargo at warehouse facilities at the Montego Bay Freeport by April 30 as part of efforts to…