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May 22, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Golding warns of court action to compel Parliament to table FLA report by Integrity Commission

A legal challenge to force the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate to table an Integrity Commission (IC) investigative report into allegations of corruption and…
May 22, 2026

Government to introduce digital document wallet

The introduction of a digital document wallet and a government notification system for citizens are among the priority areas for the next phase of Jamaica's digital transformation.
May 22, 2026

US resident fatally shot by police after security breach at Sangster airport

A man who is a United States resident, who reportedly breached security at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, was fatally shot by the police this morning.
May 22, 2026

Rising global oil prices weighing on Jamaican economy – PIOJ

Rising global oil prices continue to weigh on the Jamaican economy, according to Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr Wayne Henry. Speaking during the institute’s quarterly…
May 22, 2026

Civil aviation authority warns of temporary airspace restrictions due to SpaceX launch

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is advising the public that temporary operational restrictions could be implemented within sections of Jamaica’s airspace this afternoon and evening due to…
May 22, 2026

USCIS: Non-immigrants in US seeking green card must return to home country to apply

Persons on visas in the United States who want to adjust their status to obtain a green card, except under certain circumstances, must now return to their home country and apply, the United States…
May 22, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

Man charged with raping 17-y-o granted $800,000 bail

A man who is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl was granted $800,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
May 22, 2026

Kendal main road in Hanover closed

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road from Green Island to Glasgow in Hanover is now closed.
May 22, 2026

Security incident caused no disruption for passengers, says Sangster International operator

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) says there was no disruption to passenger operations or airport services following Friday morning's security incident in the vicinity of Sangster International Airport.