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22 May, 2026 0

Jamaica Post to resume shipping parcels and packages to US on June 1

Jamaica Post will resume shipping parcels and packets (merchandise) to the United States (US) market on June 1, following the implementation of a system for the pre-calculation and payment of duties…
22 May, 2026 0

Security incident caused no disruption for passengers, says Sangster International operator

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) says there was no disruption to passenger operations or airport services following Friday morning's security incident in the vicinity of Sangster International Airport.
22 May, 2026 0

Kendal main road in Hanover closed

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road from Green Island to Glasgow in Hanover is now closed.
22 May, 2026 0

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that NASA is counting on to land astronauts on the moon.
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22 May, 2026 0

A fire and shipyard explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, including three seriously

A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City's Staten Island has injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said.
22 May, 2026 0

Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices

Kenya’s public transport operators on Friday called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices. The strike on Monday and Tuesday triggered…
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22 May, 2026 0

Towering statue of Pelé unveiled in Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Meéxico (AP):  A large statue of football great Pelé was unveiled yesterday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team. Pelé,…
22 May, 2026 0

Man charged with raping 17-y-o granted $800,000 bail

A man who is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl was granted $800,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
22 May, 2026 0

Policeman to pay $500,000 in restitution in Shortwood Road assault case

A policeman who hit a man on the head with a baton during an incident along Shortwood Road in St Andrew in 2024 has agreed to pay the man $500,000 in restitution.