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April 22, 2026
Caribbean Cement reports production challenges amid ongoing heavy rainfall
Caribbean Cement Company says ongoing heavy rainfall has disrupted its operations, leading to challenges in cement production and delays in meeting demand. In a statement on Wednesday, the company…
April 22, 2026
Gov’t to amend gun law, ease penalties for imitation firearms
Jamaica’s gun law is to be amended this year to provide lesser penalties for possession of an imitation gun. The announcement by Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang on Wednesday…
April 22, 2026
Importers urged to clear cargo from Montego Bay by April 30 amid congestion concerns
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging importers, consignees, and customs brokers to immediately clear cargo at warehouse facilities at the Montego Bay Freeport by April 30 as part of efforts to…
April 22, 2026
Police seize gun, 95 rounds of ammunition in Denham Town
The police have seized 95 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Denham Town, Kingston. They also reported the seizure of an illegal firearm as well as an M16 magazine. Reports from the Denham…
April 22, 2026
Two men fatally shot by police in Portland
Two men were fatally shot by the police in Sherwood Forest district, Portland on Wednesday morning. The police report that two firearms were seized. The police report that around 5:15, a team…
April 22, 2026
St Catherine man accused of traffic ticket scam gets bail extension, warned by court
A St Catherine man charged for allegedly fraudulently collecting money from a motorist to “assist” in clearing his traffic tickets was given a stern warning before his bail was extended in the parish…
April 22, 2026
UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
LONDON (AP) — Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations. “The end of smoking, and the devastating harm…
April 22, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Barbed wire on Negril’s famed beach sparks outrage
WESTERN BUREAU: A viral video showing a barbed wire fence blocking a section of Negril’s famed Seven Mile Beach has sparked public outrage and swift action, but the man at the centre of the…
April 22, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Chang: J’cans to reap ‘peace dividend’ after major crime drop
Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang says that after a massive slash in major crimes last year, Jamaicans are now set to reap a “peace dividend”, putting the benefits of safer…