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May 4, 2026
Rodent causes islandwide electricity blackout in St Lucia
The St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) said that an island wide blackout last weekend was due to an “unexpected fault” that occurred on an 11 kilovolt (11kV) breaker within its…
May 4, 2026
by Leon Jackson
River training challenges further delay completion of Troy Bridge project
Persistent rainfall in South Trelawny has led to a third missed deadline for completion of the Troy Bridge reconstruction project.
May 4, 2026
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in…
May 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
Illegal firearm seized in early-morning operation in St Andrew
A firearm was seized by police during an operation Monday morning in Donmair Common, Kingston 19, after a man fled leaving the weapon behind.
May 4, 2026
NEPA warns that duck hunting is illegal in Jamaica
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding the public that it is illegal to hunt ducks in Jamaica amid reports of the activity taking place in several parishes.
May 4, 2026
St Elizabeth residents block Lacovia to Haughton main road
Residents of St Elizabeth have blocked the main road from Lacovia to Haughton as they protest about the road conditions. The residents are also reportedly angry about the lack of water and…
May 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
Student suspected to have drowned at Reggae Falls
A 14-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned at Reggae Falls in Seaforth, St Thomas, on Sunday afternoon. He has been identified as Romario Hyman, a student, of a Wyatt Road address in the Seaforth…
May 4, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Music lovers show up for International Jazz Day
Jamaica's fulsome participation in the celebration of International Jazz Day last Thursday was a story sonically crafted in the spirit of resilience, and all those involved in the production…
May 4, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
Cinema, style, and purpose came together last Thursday at Carib 5 for the local premiere of the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Held courtesy of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI),…