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14 Sep, 2026 0

US Embassy lifts cellphone ban for visa applicants

Visitors to the United States Embassy in Kingston will now be allowed to take cellphones and smartwatches inside the building, reversing a previous restriction on the devices. The change was…
14 Sep, 2026 0

JDF soldier shot and killed in Kingston

A Jamaica Defence Force soldier was shot and killed along Orange Street in Kingston last night. He has been identified as 37-year-old Andrae Thompson. The shooting happened in the vicinity of…
A court date for Khemlani is being arraigned
14 Sep, 2026 0

Manchester licensed firearm holder charged over alleged gun discharge in Clarendon

The police in Clarendon have charged a Manchester licensed firearm holder for allegedly discharging his weapon without lawful justification. He is 62-year-old Delroy Hepburn, a tour operator of…
This photo provided by Westport Fire Department shows flash flooding in Westport, Conn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (Jennifer Petrosinelli/Westport Fire Department via AP)
14 Sep, 2026 0

Drenching rains bring flash flooding across coastal Connecticut, New York and New Jersey

WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Flash flooding brought on by heavy rains prompted road closures, water rescues and commuter rail problems across the tristate area Sunday. The National Weather Service said the…
Boats sit on dry ground as water levels have dropped on the Danube River in Petrovaradin, Serbia, on August 25, 2026.
14 Sep, 2026 0

Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? - El Niño might bring record slow storm season

The Atlantic is quiet – record quiet – this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Niño that crushes storms before they get going. No Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year and none are…
Montego Bay United’s Dwight Merrick (left) and teammate Deonjay Brown celebrate a goal during their Jamaica Premier League match against Chapelton Maroons at Jarrett Park yesterday.
14 Sep, 2026 0

Brown, Merrick fire MBU to victory

FORMER champions Montego Bay United (MBU) blanked Chapelton Maroons 2-0 to secure a comfortable win in their opening Jamaica Premier League (JPL) clash at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay yesterday. MBU’s…
Former Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn.
14 Sep, 2026 0

Llewellyn defended wedding invitation from ex-inmate in story of redemption

Former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn never expected a wedding invitation from a former inmate she had encountered as a state witness. When it came, she was surprised but…
Shemaine Campbelle scored 36 off 28 balls to lead the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women past the Barbados Tridents Women.
14 Sep, 2026 0

Tridents Women sneak into play-offs despite loss to Amazon Warriors

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Despite suffering a five-wicket defeat at the hands of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women, defending champions Barbados Tridents Women still managed to qualify for the…
Alton Lewis (right) of Tivoli Gardens prepares to take a shot during yesterday’s Jamaica Premier League match against Humble Lion at Edward Seaga Sports Complex. At left is Shawn Campbell of Humble Lion.
14 Sep, 2026 0

Tivoli shine in season opener

Tivoli Gardens turned in a smooth and polished performance to outclass Humble Lion 3-0 in their opening match of the Jamaica Premier League competition at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex yesterday.…