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May 2, 2026
by Andre Williams
Tavares-Finson says Cybercrimes Act amendments confront 'real and growing dangers'
Government Senator Christian Tavares-Finson has endorsed amendments to the Cybercrimes Act, approved in the Upper House on Friday, describing the legislation as a critical step in managing…
May 2, 2026
Petrojam says fuel shortage claims false
Petrojam is strongly dismissing as false a message circulating via WhatsApp and social media platforms warning of a fuel shortage.
May 2, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Former public defender hails Bengal mining ruling
Former Public Defender Arlene Harrison has welcomed Wednesday’s landmark Constitutional Court ruling on the controversial Bengal mining permit, describing it as a pivotal moment in the protection of…
May 2, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Spirit Airlines closure to have minimal effect on Jamaica, says Bartlett
The cessation of flights by United States budget carrier, Spirit Airlines, is not expected to have a major impact on Jamaica, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
May 2, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Security guard shot and killed at his gate in Spanish Town
A 29-year-old security guard was shot and killed by unknown assailants in Eltham Park, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Friday night.
May 2, 2026
Gaston Browne wins fourth consecutive term in Antigua snap election
Incumbent Prime Minister Gaston Browne led the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) to an unprecedented fourth consecutive electoral victory, following a snap election that reduced the main…
May 2, 2026
by Andre Williams
Man charged after firearm, ammunition seized in St Andrew
A 53-year-old mason has been arrested and charged following the seizure of a firearm and ammunition during a police operation in St Andrew on Friday night.
May 2, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Plans afoot to close RIU Palace Montego Bay for major refurbishing
Frank Sondern, the Regional Director for RIU hotels in Jamaica, says the Spanish hotel chain will temporarily close the RIU Palace Hotel, in Montego Bay, for four months to facilitate extensive…
May 2, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Multimillion-dollar bail package for popular attorney
Over strong objections by prosecutors and the police, a judge has offered popular St Ann-based attorney Debby-Ann Samuels a multimillion-dollar bail package with strict conditions.