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April 29, 2026
Airbnb and short-term rentals to face GCT from April 2027
The House of Representatives has approved tax measures that will impose General Consumption Tax (GCT) on short-term rental accommodations, including Airbnb-style properties, beginning April 1, 2027. …
April 29, 2026
Policeman and electrician killed in St Thomas crash
A police constable is one of two men who died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision along the Seaforth main road, in St Thomas Tuesday night. The two deceased men have been…
April 29, 2026
Jamaica Evangelical Alliance condemns St James church shooting
The Jamaica Evangelical Alliance (JEA) is urging the culprit who shot 38-year-old Cora Thompson at the compound of the New Testament Church of God in St James last Wednesday to turn himself in to the…
April 29, 2026
Body believed to be that of missing Clarendon policeman found
A body believed to be that of missing Clarendon policeman, Detective Corporal Sylvester Reid was discovered by police in York Town in the parish last night. Reid has been missing since April 14,…
April 29, 2026
Adam Stewart scores latest victory in battle over Butch Stewart’s empire
The Supreme Court has struck out a claim by executors of the late hotel mogul Gordon "Butch" Stewart’s estate seeking a "red flag" audit of several companies, ruling they lacked…
April 29, 2026
Hurricane Melissa contributes to Trelawny property tax collection shortfall
The Trelawny Municipal Corporation says it collected $342 million in property taxes for the fiscal year 2025/2026. This information was revealed to The Gleaner by Chief Executive Officer Andrew…
April 29, 2026
Credit unions lead charge in financial literacy with 2026 Reach and Teach Tour
As April marks Financial Literacy Month, credit unions across Jamaica have rolled out the Reach and Teach Tour 2026 under the theme ‘Financial Lit A It’. Since the credit unions’ financial literacy…
April 29, 2026
Manchester Co-op Credit Union takes action to foster financial inclusion
In observance of Financial Literacy Month, the Manchester Co-operative Credit Union (1977) Ltd. undertook a series of initiatives aimed at raising awareness around financial literacy within the…
April 29, 2026
FHC strengthens youth financial literacy through Junior Credit Union Programme
As part of its continued focus on youth development and financial empowerment, First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHC), jointly with its foundation, has partnered with Junior Achievement…