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May 7, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Two church groups warn against ‘extraordinary powers’ in NaRRA bill

Two church groups are raising concerns about the Government’s proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), warning against what they describe as potential gaps in oversight,…
May 7, 2026 by Andre Williams

MOCA looking into video threats against teachers, students at Stella Maris Prep

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) says it is examining a threatening video targeting staff and students of Stella Maris Preparatory School in St Andrew.
May 7, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

Man shot dead after allegedly pulling gun on police during St Catherine operation

A 41-year-old man was shot and killed after allegedly brandishing an illegal firearm at police during an early morning operation in Gordon Pen, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Wednesday. The…
May 7, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

20-year-old freed of unlawful wounding after complainant admits to lying

A 20-year-old man was freed of unlawful wounding in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court after the complainant admitted during cross-examination that she had lied about the incident. Oniel Facey…
May 7, 2026

Earth Today | Bleeding nature - Report calls for policy, regulatory shifts

N PURSUIT of a nature-positive economy, the role of governments to design the policy and regulatory environment is key. This is according to 2026 State of Finance for Nature report of the United…
May 7, 2026

Earth Today | EFJ, CEPF support forest communities 

FOREST-DEPENDENT communities are receiving recovery assistance through the provision of targeted support to strengthen local forest management committees (LFMCs), following the devastation of…
May 6, 2026 by Kimone Francis

'Illegal' - Review Committee says UHWI’s tax break abuse violates Customs Act

The Institutional Review Committee tasked with assessing the affairs of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) says the use of its tax- exempt status to import items for private companies…
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…
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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…