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April 7, 2026
$500,000 bail for farmer accused of machete attack in goats trespass row
A St Catherine farmer who allegedly chopped another man with a machete during a reported dispute over goats that trespassed onto his farm, has been granted $500,000 bail. The accused, 45-year-old…
April 7, 2026
INDECOM flags ‘urgent need for transparency’ in police operations after 11 killed over four days
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has raised “grave and escalating concern” over Easter weekend fatal shootings, citing 11 deaths over the period. It also renewed concerns about…
April 7, 2026
Francesca Tavares | The slave trades the UN forgot
The United Nations’ recent resolution designating the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the “greatest historical evil” is a troubling exercise in historiographical reductionism – one that prioritises…
April 7, 2026
Free cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccinations at select SERHA health centres in April
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) will offer free Pap smear screenings and Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccinations at selected health centres across the region during April, in…
April 7, 2026
Two men charged after woman allegedly robbed during Portland taxi ride
Portland detectives have charged two men with multiple offences following the alleged abduction and robbery of a woman in St Margaret’s Bay last month. Charged are 31-year-old electrician Jerome…
April 7, 2026
Three arrested after gun, ammunition seized in St Ann, say police
Three men were arrested and a 9mm pistol with ammunition seized during a police operation on Drax Hall main road in St Ann on Sunday, the police say. Reports from the St Ann’s Bay police are that…
April 7, 2026
Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if deal with Iran isn't reached
(AP) — Iranian officials on Tuesday urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as US President Donald Trump warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran fails to…
April 7, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Rideallday shows classic pedigree in Ian Levy Cup
Journeyman jockey Ian Spence yesterday declared Philip Feanny’s RIDEALLDAY a United States Breeders’ Cup Classic contender after the Mouttet Mile winner obliterated fellow importee Smile ‘N’ Leave’s…
April 7, 2026
Past the finishing post
Apr 6, 2026 Race Results Race 1 Purse $600,000 5YO&UP OPT. CLM($200,0 ONLY)/NB6YO&UP(NW2)&NB5YO(MDN) Off At: 12:12:29 PM Distance: 6 Fur Track Condition: Dirt : Fast Winning Time: 1:18.0…