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15 Apr, 2026
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Jamaica could begin drilling for oil by late 2027 - Vaz
Jamaica could move to drill for oil off the coast of St Thomas within the next two years following encouraging early findings from a recent geo -chemical survey. The study, conducted by independent…
15 Apr, 2026
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Police secure court extension to hold music producer ‘Jahvy’ in custody in Big Wall shooting case
Music producer and artiste manager Jahvel ‘Jahvy’ Morrison is being further held in custody after the police went to court today to obtain an order from a judge for his continued detention as they…
15 Apr, 2026
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Security scare forces evacuation of Jamaica Customs head office in Kingston
The Jamaica Customs Agency head office in Kingston was today evacuated following a security issue. The agency said safety protocols were initiated, as the safety of staff, clients and other…
15 Apr, 2026
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Court extends police’s detention of Jaii Frais in Big Wall shooting probe
A judge in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today granted a remand application by the police to keep popular content creator Jaii Frais, whose given name is Jhaedee Richards, in custody as they…
15 Apr, 2026
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Gov’t to weigh movement restrictions as fuel costs surge – Vaz
The Government is exploring options to get Jamaicans to conserve fuel amid rising global prices, with Energy and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz signalling that COVID-19-style movement restrictions could…
15 Apr, 2026
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Man fatally shot by police in Spanish Town
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot by police in Tryall Estate, Spanish Town, St Catherine after he allegedly engaged cops in an armed confrontation on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified by…
15 Apr, 2026
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Keenan Falconer | The financial sector: Striking the right balance
The Gleaner's Editorial on Monday, April 13, made an important intervention as it discussed the ideal role of the financial sector in advancing Jamaica's development prospects.
15 Apr, 2026
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Bermuda introducing new pay transparency legislation
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The Bermuda government has indicated that it is advancing a policy proposal to introduce pay transparency legislation in the British Overseas Territory.
15 Apr, 2026
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Two men fatally shot by police in Waltham area of St Andrew
Tensions are high in the Waltham area of St Andrew following the fatal shooting of two men by the police during an alleged confrontation Wednesday morning. The deceased have been identified by the…