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May 12, 2026
RJRGLEANER Communications Group enters agreement for sale of Gleaner building
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced it has entered an agreement with LP Azar Limited for sale of the Gleaner building at 7 North Street, Kingston.
May 12, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Two charged for introducing contraband into police lockup
Two persons have been charged in connection with the introduction of prohibited items into the Annotto Bay Police Station cell block on Monday night.
May 12, 2026
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as ceasefire nears end
A US-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire yesterday with both sides accusing each other of breaching the 72-hour arrangement, as American and European officials considered…
May 12, 2026
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly home for monitoring
Nebraska (AP):
The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked yesterday and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine.
May 12, 2026
Taskforce to look at strategies to tackle Jamaica's declining birth rate
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced that a National Fertility and Family Support Strategy is to be developed as the Ministry of Health and Wellness looks to address the country’s…
May 12, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Supermarket robbed, women assaulted in St Mary
The St Mary Police are investigating a case of robbery with aggravation, burglary, and unlawful wounding following an incident at a supermarket along Stennett Street, Port Maria,Tuesday morning.
May 12, 2026
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’
DUBAI (AP):
United States President Donald Trump yesterday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear…
May 12, 2026
CXC: AI alone won’t determine SBA grades
CXC says AI detection tools will not be the sole basis for decisions on students’ work in school-based assessments (SBAs). Instead, the council will prioritise fairness and human judgement, according…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | Is a physical passport stamp required to prove immigration status?
Dear Mr Bassie,
I would like to know whether I need a physical stamp in my passport to prove my immigration status.