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Crime scene tape surrounds the scene where a small plane crashed in Philadelphia, Friday, January 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Eight children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana in the US say eight children were killed in the “domestic disturbance.” The victims ranging in age from one to 14 years old. The shooting…
A police officer stands guard at a checkpoint on a barricaded road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the US Iran officials talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/M.A. Sheikh)
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Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire by…

Chelsea’s Liam Delap (left) and Manchester United’s Ayden Heaven challenge for the ball during their English Premier League football match at Stamford Bridge in London yesterday.
April 19, 2026

Late goal hurts Tottenham’s survival hopes, Chelsea lose

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Tottenham remain rooted inside the relegation zone. Chelsea are stuck outside the Champions League spots. It was a disappointing yesterday for the two London giants in the…
Sports
April 19, 2026

Past The Finishing Post

Apr 18, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $750,000 REST. ALL. IV - NB5YO&UP(NW3)&IMP5YO&UP(NW2) Off At: 12:37:09 PM Distance: 7 Fur. Track Condition: Dirt : Fast Winning Time: 1:30.1 Splits:…

Shennel Walters of Frazsiers Whip FC (left) gets ready to play the ball ahead of Adrianna Hall of Federal United FC during their Jamaica Women’s Premier League fixture at Excelsior High School yesterday.
April 19, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Frazsiers Whip slam Federal for six

Defending champions Frazsiers Whip FC continued their dominance in this season’s Jamaica Women’s Premier League with a commanding 6-0 victory over Federal United FC in their Zone B encounter at…
Ackelia Smith competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
April 19, 2026 by Robert Bailey

‘Stars align’ for Ricketts Performance Centre

National senior field event representatives Carey McLeod and Ackelia Smith have returned to the island to join the Ricketts Performance Centre as they ramp up preparations for international…
Sergeant Arleen McBean, chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation.
April 19, 2026

Served and unprotected

After nearly three decades protecting the public, retired Jamaican police officer Marlon Campbell* sits at home, sometimes unable to pay his light bill. He gave his working life to the State, but more…
Dennis Zulu
April 19, 2026

Dennis Zulu | Governing artificial intelligence: Why Jamaica’s voice matters in a digital age

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than many of our institutions, laws, and public conversations. It is already influencing how people access information, how governments and businesses make…
Dr Theresa Rodriguez Moodie
April 19, 2026

Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie | Jamaica’s oil gamble in the midst of a climate crisis

Whenever United Oil and Gas, a UK-based company with exploration rights in Jamaica, announces progress in its offshore exploration, a flurry of excitement ripples through Jamaica’s media and other…