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Students' belongings are seen inside a dormitory of an orphanage that was raided by gunmen late Sunday, in Lokoja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Haruna Yahaya)
April 27, 2026

Gunmen attack orphanage in Nigeria and abduct 23 pupils

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen raided an orphanage in north-central Nigeria and abducted 23 pupils, authorities said Monday. Fifteen have since been rescued. The attack took place in an “isolated…
A variety of Bigga sodas are seen on the shelves of Brooklyn Supermarket on Saturday. Wisynco has confirmed that a shortage of refined sugar has eased.
April 27, 2026

Wisynco hikes sweetened beverage prices amid sugar tax, environmental levy increase

The Wisynco Group has announced increases in the prices of its sweetened beverages in response to the tax on non-alcoholic sweetened drinks and the rise in the Environmental Protection Levy by the…
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April 27, 2026

RJRGLEANER Communications Group partners with Mystique Integrated for IMPACT x Mystique 2026 marketing conference

The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has partnered with Mystique Integrated for the inaugural staging of IMPACT x Mystique 2026. The premier marketing conference is set to take place on April 30 and…
New York Police Department Officer Jonathan Diller is on a screen during his funeral service at Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church in Massapequa Park, N.Y., March 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)
April 27, 2026

Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him Monday to 115…
Layer hens inside a poultry house.
April 27, 2026

Farmers advised to guard poultry against heat stress

Poultry farmers across the island are being encouraged to take proactive measures to manage heat stress in their flocks, as rising temperatures are expected in the coming months. Senior Plant Health…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks in front of a large football ball during a news conference in the Staten Island borough of New York, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
April 27, 2026

New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will hold a series of free events for football fans who hope to experience the excitement of the World Cup but can’t the hefty prices for tickets to the matches,…
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April 27, 2026

Man dies after being bit by bus while crossing road in St Catherine

A man died on Sunday after he was struck by a Toyota Coaster bus while attempting to cross Old Harbour Road in St Catherine. The deceased has not yet been identified. According to the St Catherine…
Firefighters responding to a small fire at the Supreme Court building in downtown Kingston on April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026

AC unit fire at Supreme Court building prompts evacuation

An air-conditioning unit at a section of the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston caught fire on Monday afternoon. Director of Client Services, Communication and Information at the Court…
This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, left, the California man arrested in the shooting incident at the correspondents dinner in Washington, seen appearing before Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh, in federal court, Monday, April 27, 2026 in
April 27, 2026

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President…