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May 9, 2026
US isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba
The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s repeated threats that “Cuba is next” and that American warships deployed in the Middle East…
May 9, 2026
Young Spanish Town scholar overcomes odds with AFJ Support
Long before Kimone Martin became a Ralph and Ricky Lauren scholar, she was a shy girl in Spanish Town, learning the foundations of her future at her mother’s stall.
May 9, 2026
by Olivia Brown
May 9, 2026
Chest Hospital blood collection centre to undergo $16-million facelift amid critical shortage
The National Chest Hospital Blood Collection Centre is set to undergo major rehabilitation works following the signing of a $16-million contract on Friday, part of a wider push to strengthen voluntary…
May 9, 2026
NWC proposes meeting with St James community over water supply problems
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will meet with residents of McGhie Top in Salt Spring, St James, as concerns persist over ongoing disruptions to water supply in the community.
The state…
May 9, 2026
WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus cruise ship is headed
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) sought Saturday to reassure residents of the Spanish island where passengers of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are expected to be evacuated,…
May 9, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
MP Omar Newell pledges push for social enterprise legislation
St Mary Central Member of Parliament Omar Newell has announced plans to pursue social enterprise legislation in Parliament, saying Jamaica should formally recognise and support organisations combining…
May 9, 2026
Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing, sense of community
The players struck their crutches against each other as they chased a soccer ball, as well as a larger dream of competing at the global level. Children shrieked in joy as they watched a goalie dive to…
May 9, 2026
Heart health takes centre field at Kick 4 Ur Heart Tournament
The fifth annual Kick 4 Ur Heart Tournament transformed the Ballaz Liberty Park Academy grounds last weekend into a powerful convergence of athletic excellence and life-saving awareness, as young…