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March 22, 2026
Rabbi Yaakov Raskin | Two freedoms, and what Passover means in Jamaica
Every year when April arrives, lines from two different songs find their way back into my head, and I find myself thinking about how much they have in common. The first is from Paul Robeson: “when…
March 22, 2026
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Dale Elliott Jr takes next step with Netflix comedy festival
Dale Elliott Jr, a familiar force in comedy, is taking his talent to one of the world’s biggest stages – the Netflix Is A Joke Festival – on May 7. Set to perform inside The Ice House California Room…
March 21, 2026
Georgia suspends fuel tax, but other US states may not follow
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia on Friday become the first state in the United States to suspend fuel taxes after the war in the Middle East sent pump prices soaring. Republican Governor Brian Kemp signed…
March 21, 2026
Bail denied for two charged over gun seizure in Portmore, court orders access to medical care
Two people charged in connection with the seizure of an illegal firearm during a police operation in Portmore, St Catherine have been ordered by the court to receive urgent medical attention after…
March 21, 2026
Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the…
March 21, 2026
Four JUTC drivers arrested and charged for allegedly pocketing bus fare
The police are reporting that four drivers employed by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been arrested and charged for allegedly collecting bus fares and failing to hand over the money to…
March 21, 2026
First 300 semi-permanent housing units have arrived – PM
The first 300 semi-permanent housing units for families who lost their homes during the passage of Hurricane Melissa are on the island and are being cleared for distribution. Prime Minister, Dr…
March 21, 2026
NSWMA strengthens enforcement operations in St James
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has strengthened its enforcement operations to address illegal dumping across the parish of St James. In an interview with JIS News, Community…
March 21, 2026
KSAMC enlists JCF support ahead of signage regularisation enforcement
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is preparing to transition into the second phase of its signage regularisation campaign, which will focus on enforcement measures to…