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April 10, 2026
From moon flyby to ocean splashdown: Artemis II crew returns home
(AP) — Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. It was a…
April 10, 2026
Bail deferred for St Catherine taxi operator accused of raping 13-y-o
A court on Friday refused to consider a bail application for a St Catherine taxi operator accused of raping a 13-year-old girl and ordered a social enquiry report. The 48-year-old man is also charged…
April 10, 2026
Four arrested in lottery scam operations in St Thomas
The National Strategic Anti-Gang Division within the Specialised Investigations Branch (SIB) has intensified anti-lottery scamming efforts through a series of operations in St Thomas. Four…
April 10, 2026
Ex-cop accused of threatening woman with gun granted bail
A St Catherine man who allegedly threatened a woman with a gun then tried to flee Jamaica was granted bail in the sum of $1 million when he appeared in court on Friday. The accused, who is a former…
April 10, 2026
Four more charged in JUTC embezzlement case
Police have charged four more Jamaica Urban Transit Company ( JUTC ) employees as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the company. Charged for embezzlement and failing…
April 11, 2026
Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant
MIAMI (AP) — US President Donald Trump shared video of a deadly attack allegedly by a Haitian immigrant accused of bludgeoning a woman with a hammer at a Florida gas station, portraying the killing as…
April 10, 2026
Reopening of Hyatt-operated hotels further delayed
The reopening of seven Hyatt-operated hotels in Jamaica has again been pushed back. The new reopening timeline is early 2027, according to communication sent to travel partners, extending the…
April 10, 2026
Traffic changes announced for carnival road marches
Members of the public are being advised that several road closures will be implemented across the Corporate Area on Sunday, starting at 8 a. m ., to facilitate three carnival road marches. Motorists…
April 10, 2026
Distribution of freebies among activities restricted along carnival parade routes
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning that several activities, including the distribution of free items and setting up of sound systems, will be strictly prohibited along carnival routes…