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April 14, 2026
Stunt rider in viral carnival video arrested
The police say a motorcyclist who was featured in a viral social media video performing motorcycle stunts and eluding the police during Sunday's carnival road march has been arrested. He has…
April 14, 2026
Westmoreland residents urged to guard against gastroenteritis
Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to strengthen hygiene practices, following an increase in gastroenteritis across the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr Marcia Graham,…
April 14, 2026
Jamaican fugitive held in Florida on multiple felony charges
An alleged Jamaican gangster, thirty-two-year-old Ragar Allen, has been arrested in Florida on murder and multiple other felony charges. He was arrested on March 31 by US Immigration and Customs…
April 14, 2026
Major crimes down in St Thomas
Major crimes have declined in St Thomas, and the police in the parish are commending the cooperation of citizens in their crime-fighting efforts. Speaking during the St Thomas Municipal…
April 14, 2026
NWA begins flood cleanup in St James communities
The National Works Agency says work has started to clear roadways and drains in several communities in East Central and Southern St James which were severely impacted by recent flood rains. Johns…
April 14, 2026
PNP MPs in Westmoreland and Hanover want Melissa electricity, shelter issues addressed
Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Dr Dayton Campbell, says almost 50 per cent of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) customers in the constituency are still without electricity more than…
April 14, 2026
Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — More than 1,000 workers organized a protest Monday in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens, driving up oil prices. Workers at…
April 14, 2026
Man dies after car airbag incident in Spanish Town
The police in St Catherine are investigating the death of a man who was fatally injured after the airbag in the car he was driving deployed. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old labourer…
April 15, 2026
Lisa Hanna launches luxury skincare brand
Former Member of Parliament Lisa Hanna has launched a luxury skincare brand, Lisa Hanna Beauty. The Miss World 1993 titleholder made the official announcement on social media.“Beauty wasn’t meant to…