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April 23, 2026
Correctional officer on trial for alleged smuggling of contraband into St Catherine prison
A correctional officer is now before the court facing allegations that he smuggled contraband into the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre. Sean Cowan is charged with introducing prohibited…
April 23, 2026
Middle East war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
NEW YORK (AP) — It might be hard to imagine the Middle East war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings are not immune when oil…
April 23, 2026
From beauty to transportation, lack of water and power forces Cubans to change their routines
HAVANA (AP) — Eduvirgen Zamora hides her hands out of embarrassment these days. Her nails are down to the quick, except for her thumbs, which feature inch-long talons covered in fancy silver swirls.…
April 23, 2026
JCF to get more e-ticketing devices
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to be provided with an additional 1,500 e-ticketing devices, bringing the total to 10,000 devices, placing the JCF closer to a full transition to digital…
April 23, 2026
Police: Car of missing Clarendon cop found in St Catherine
An investigation into the disappearance of a Clarendon policeman has intensified following the discovery of a motor vehicle believed to have been in his possession. Police operatives in the St…
April 23, 2026
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought…
April 23, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Barbaric attack
WESTERN BUREAU: A jubilant church service in Montego Bay, St James, was shattered by gunfire on Wednesday, leaving a choir member dead at the doorway as worshippers screamed “Jesus! Jesus!” and fled…
April 23, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Supernatural Power too good for Vet Day Trophy field
Having finished behind only Mouttet Mile winners, or runners-up, in her last three races, United States-bred SUPERNATURAL POWER has cashed in a conditions bye two classes lower, facing…
April 23, 2026
by Lennox Aldred
Gritty Scorpions survive final-day scare against rampant Pride
Hosts Jamaica Scorpions clung on for dear life in a nerve-racking final session against the Barbados Pride at Sabina Park yesterday, battling to 90 for four after being set a theoretical 40-plus overs…