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May 4, 2026
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in…
May 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
Illegal firearm seized in early-morning operation in St Andrew
A firearm was seized by police during an operation Monday morning in Donmair Common, Kingston 19, after a man fled leaving the weapon behind.
May 4, 2026
NEPA warns that duck hunting is illegal in Jamaica
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding the public that it is illegal to hunt ducks in Jamaica amid reports of the activity taking place in several parishes.
May 4, 2026
St Elizabeth residents block Lacovia to Haughton main road
Residents of St Elizabeth have blocked the main road from Lacovia to Haughton as they protest about the road conditions. The residents are also reportedly angry about the lack of water and…
May 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
Student suspected to have drowned at Reggae Falls
A 14-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned at Reggae Falls in Seaforth, St Thomas, on Sunday afternoon. He has been identified as Romario Hyman, a student, of a Wyatt Road address in the Seaforth…
May 4, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Music lovers show up for International Jazz Day
Jamaica's fulsome participation in the celebration of International Jazz Day last Thursday was a story sonically crafted in the spirit of resilience, and all those involved in the production…
May 4, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
Cinema, style, and purpose came together last Thursday at Carib 5 for the local premiere of the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Held courtesy of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI),…
May 4, 2026
Eric Falt | Incredible shrinking of the news media
Each year on May 3, World Press Freedom Day and UNESCO invite reflection on the role of journalism in sustaining open, informed societies. In the Caribbean, this reflection carries urgency because the…
May 4, 2026
Ronald Thwaites | The ‘would have’ culture
Why the subjunctive? Did you or didn’t you do what you are saying you ‘would have’? The now everyday manner of speech (especially in official circles) is not just linguistic clutter. It reflects a…