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May 6, 2026
US says Iran ceasefire holds despite Strait of Hormuz attacks
US military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it…
May 6, 2026
Armenia charts course away from Russia
YEREVAN (AP):
Armenia hosted its first bilateral summit with the European Union yesterday, a landmark diplomatic moment for the Caucasus Mountains nation that has formally declared its ambition to…
May 6, 2026
AFJ to recognise hurricane response leaders at June 6 gala
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) will honour Michael Capponi, Edward Raine and Norman Horne at its 2026 Jamaica Charity Gala on June 6 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami. The trio are…
May 6, 2026
India puts development at heart of Jamaica ties
India and Jamaica have moved to deepen ties, signing three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) spanning health, renewable energy and media cooperation, even as both sides emphasise development as the…
May 6, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Anchovy High poised to fully resume classes
WESTERN BUREAU:
Thanks to the $14 million donation from the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation, which will go towards repairing damage done to the school by Hurricane Melissa, Dr Lavern Stewart, the…
May 6, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Power pact push - Cabinet signs off on agreement to be negotiated with JPS as new licence hangs in the balance
The Cabinet has approved a “heads of terms” agreement for a new licence that the Government is to negotiate with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), subject to a non-disclosure agreement between the…
May 6, 2026
by Karen Madden
Cuban docs to stay
More than 40 Cuban doctors have opted to remain in Jamaica following the end of the decades-old contract between their government and Jamaica.
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the…
May 6, 2026
Under two years left for ‘Dudus’
Jamaican drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke is now set to be released from prison in the United States (US) in almost 21 months after authorities there sliced another year off the prison time.
This…
May 6, 2026
by Sashana Small
Viral teachers, real boundaries - Educators enter influencer era but keep it professional
For a growing number of Jamaican educators, the classroom is no longer limited to the physical space, but extends to their social media feed where their teaching expertise and experience become…