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19 May, 2026 0

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald…
18 May, 2026 0

Summer travellers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologised to the price-conscious customers who might…
18 May, 2026 0

Man killed in gun attack at bar in Cassava Piece

A manhunt has been launched by the police for two men who allegedly shot and killed a patron at a bar in Cassava Piece, St Andrew last night. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Jerome…
18 May, 2026 0

INDECOM appeals for witnesses in fatal police shooting of woman in St James

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the fatal police shooting of a woman in Granville, St James on Sunday to come…
18 May, 2026 0

JUTC to reduce Ocho Rios bus service following displacement concerns from PPV operators

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is reporting that effective Wednesday, May 20, it will reduce the frequency of its Ocho Rios service in response to concerns raised by Public Passenger Vehicle…
18 May, 2026 0

Guyana establishes national taskforce to improve mathematics performance

The Ministry of Education in Guyana has established a National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at improving mathematics performance across schools nationwide and developing a long-term strategy to…
18 May, 2026 0

Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case

A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros (US$64 million) in wrongly imposed fines, a court document seen Monday by The…
18 May, 2026 0

Environmental Protection Levy increase stalled as gov’t yet to finalise legislative changes – TAJ

The planned increase in the Environmental Protection Levy (EPL), which was scheduled to take effect on May 1, has been delayed as the Government has yet to complete the legislative process required to…
18 May, 2026 0

New policy coming for outdoor advertising in St Catherine

The St Catherine Municipal Corporation is moving to establish a formal policy to regulate outdoor advertising in the parish. Speaking during the corporation’s monthly meeting on May 14, Mayor of…