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April 12, 2026
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic US-Iran…
April 12, 2026
Police warn against imitation firearms at Carnival road march
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding revellers and members of the public that the unauthorised use of imitation firearms as props during today's Carnival road march is strictly…
April 12, 2026
Portmore man charged for Kingston businessman’s murder
A St Catherine man has been charged in connection with the murder of a Kingston businessman during a daytime shooting along Pretoria Road in the capital earlier this year. Thirty-seven-year-old Theo…
April 12, 2026
Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea
Manchester City issued a huge statement of intent in the race for the English Premier League football title with a 3-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's team moved to within six points…
April 12, 2026
Carnival in Jamaica: A Chance to 'release everything' on the road, says veteran reveller
Carnival in Jamaica continues to be, for many revellers, a space to release the pressures of the year and “release everything” on the road. “Just being on the road, finally being able to release the…
April 12, 2026
No flight, no problem: Absent friend honoured on Carnival road march
A missed flight meant Melissa Jones could not make it to Jamaica for Carnival, but her best friend Kia-Simone Bell made sure she was still on the road in spirit. While whining and trekking along the…
April 12, 2026
Sisters charged after woman stabbed in Spanish Town dispute
Two sisters have been charged with wounding with intent after a woman was stabbed during an alleged dispute in Spanish Town, St Catherine in March. Charged are 28-year-old Sandrene Hayden and…
April 12, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
‘Rastafari Beliefs’ addresses Rasta’s claim to historical authenticity
Recently, the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis (SKN) recognised, in law, the Rastafari movement, which originated in its sister CARICOM nation of Jamaica. It was widely reported that SKN is the…
April 12, 2026
Dwight Fletcher | The perspective of blood covenants
As we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is my prayer that you will receive fresh revelation of what this sacrifice means for you. This is why we have been studying blood…