News
May 22, 2026
Rising global oil prices weighing on Jamaican economy – PIOJ
Rising global oil prices continue to weigh on the Jamaican economy, according to Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr Wayne Henry. Speaking during the institute’s quarterly…
May 22, 2026
Civil aviation authority warns of temporary airspace restrictions due to SpaceX launch
The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is advising the public that temporary operational restrictions could be implemented within sections of Jamaica’s airspace this afternoon and evening due to…
May 22, 2026
USCIS: Non-immigrants in US seeking green card must return to home country to apply
Persons on visas in the United States who want to adjust their status to obtain a green card, except under certain circumstances, must now return to their home country and apply, the United States…
May 22, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man charged with raping 17-y-o granted $800,000 bail
A man who is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl was granted $800,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
May 22, 2026
Kendal main road in Hanover closed
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road from Green Island to Glasgow in Hanover is now closed.
May 22, 2026
Security incident caused no disruption for passengers, says Sangster International operator
MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) says there was no disruption to passenger operations or airport services following Friday morning's security incident in the vicinity of Sangster International Airport.
May 22, 2026
Jamaica Post to resume shipping parcels and packages to US on June 1
Jamaica Post will resume shipping parcels and packets (merchandise) to the United States (US) market on June 1, following the implementation of a system for the pre-calculation and payment of duties…
May 22, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Fake landlord pleads guilty to larceny by trick
A St Catherine teenager who collected rent for a house which she did not own pleaded guilty to larceny by trick when she appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
May 22, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Police target Sandy Bay amid rising crime concerns
Western Bureau:
With Sandy Bay in Hanover regularly appearing on the crime radar, Superintendent Andrew Nish says police will increase crime-fighting efforts in the town to restore order.
Speaking…