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May 30, 2026
Health Ministry urges public to limit exposure as Saharan dust affects Jamaica
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is again urging Jamaicans to limit their exposure to Saharan dust currently affecting the island, warning that excessive exposure can trigger respiratory and other…
May 30, 2026
78-y-o licensed firearm holder charged after alleged confrontation in Portland
A 78-year-old licensed firearm holder from Portland has been charged with assault and a gun-related offence following an alleged confrontation in his community a week ago.
May 30, 2026
Jamaica remains Ebola-free as health ministry warns against false reports
Jamaica has no Ebola cases, the Ministry of Health and Wellness confirmed Saturday. It also said eight passengers who arrived on several flights with travel histories linked to “affected countries”…
May 30, 2026
Woman in St Thomas family brawl spared jail as appeal court suspends 18-month sentence
The Court of Appeal has upheld the unlawful wounding conviction of a woman who attacked her sister on in 2023, but suspended her 18-month prison term for three years, sparing her immediate…
May 30, 2026
PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League trophies by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Puskas Arena in Hungary on Saturday.
May 30, 2026
Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss
Anastasia Potapova ended Coco Gauff's French Open tennis title defense in the third round with a 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 victory over the American on Saturday.
May 30, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Kingston man freed of gun charges over identification failures
A Kingston man was acquitted in the Gun Court on Friday of wounding with intent and firearm-related charges after the complainant admitted he could not identify the alleged attacker.
May 30, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
St Catherine man arrested in lottery scam raid
A 30-year-old St Catherine man was arrested during an anti-lottery scam operation in Spanish Town after police allegedly found personal information belonging to overseas residents on electronic…
May 30, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
Jamaican actress leads cast in int’l film ‘Chokehold’
While some were busy doing manual work over the Labour Day weekend, others were engaged in the digital world watching movies, including the newest release, Chokehold, on the streaming platform Tubi.…