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FILE - The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb says it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online rental platfo
April 29, 2026

Airbnb and short-term rentals to face GCT from April 2027

The House of Representatives has approved tax measures that will impose General Consumption Tax (GCT) on short-term rental accommodations, including Airbnb-style properties, beginning April 1, 2027. …
Natalia Webber-Smith, principal attorney of Simply Legal Attorneys-at-Law, and CEO of Title Watch Limited
April 29, 2026

Natalia Webber-Smith | Land a nuh escallion and thyme

In Jamaica, we may have heard the phrase “land a nuh escallion and thyme”. This saying has been handed down through generations as a reminder that land is precious, limited, and should never be taken…
Jamaica Labour Party Communication Chairman, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley.
April 29, 2026

JLP condemns Brown-Burke's 'disgraceful and repugnant' conduct

The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has condemned the actions of South West St Andrew Member of Parliament, Angela Brown-Burke, which led to her suspension from Tuesday's sitting of the…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness
April 29, 2026 by Kimone Francis

NaRRA bill gets House's go ahead after marathon debate

The House of Representatives descended into chaos late Tuesday, following the suspension of Opposition legislator Dr Angela Brown Burke, who was accused of lifting the Mace, marring the deliberations…
The chamber of Gordon House.
April 29, 2026

NaRRA bill clears House despite pushback from Opposition

The House of Representatives has approved the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill, clearing a key hurdle on the way to establishing a central agency to lead Jamaica’s…
Molynes United’s Nickache Murray (left) makes a sliding tackle against Darnel Edwards of Harbour View FC during their drawn (2-2) Jamaica Premier League football match at Waterhouse Stadium on March 2. The two teams battling relegation are to meet each o
April 29, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Three teams left in escape dogfight

With Spanish Town Police’s relegation from the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) confirmed over the weekend, Molynes United, Treasure Beach, and Harbour View’s fates still remain up in the air. Spanish…
Monica Bosiljevac of Real Mona FC (left) is embraced by her teammate Alexia Evans after scoring a goal during the Jamaica Women’s Premier League fixture against UWI women’s FC at UWI Mona Bowl on Saturday.
April 29, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

‘I just love playing football’

When Monica Bosiljevac stepped away from football as a player over a decade ago, she did not foresee lacing up her boots to compete for Real Mona in their return to the Jamaica Women’s Premier League…
Jahmar Hamilton scored 121 off just 119 balls to give the Leeward Islands Hurricanes a glimmer of hope against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force.
April 29, 2026

Red Force, Harpy Eagles in charge

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force are well-positioned to defeat the Leeward Islands Hurricanes on Tuesday’s fourth and final day of their West Indies Championship game at the…
April 29, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Spectacular day of volleyball expected from All-Island finals

Male and female urban area volleyball champions Papine High School and Immaculate Conception High School will attempt to return the ISSA All-Island titles to the Corporate Area when they face…