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April 1, 2026
Court frees man after prosecution fails to establish firearm link
A man who was on trial for illegal gun possession was freed in the Gun Court on Tuesday after the prosecution failed to establish that he was in possession of the illegal firearm. Nembhard Fletcher…
April 1, 2026
BSJ to establish regional motorcycle helmet-testing lab
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be establishing a regional motorcycle helmet-testing laboratory to help raise awareness about the importance of using certified, high-quality motorcycle…
April 1, 2026
New era of moon exploration begins with Artemis II launch
(AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in the US space programme push…
April 1, 2026
Jamaica enforces new spiny lobster rules covering declaration, storage and trade controls
The National Fisheries Authority has begun enforcing new spiny lobster regulations for the 2026 close season, introducing declaration, storage and monitoring requirements while allowing consumption…
April 1, 2026
Wanted man ‘Popeye’ surrenders to police
Jason Omar Channer, otherwise called ‘Popeye’, who was listed by the police as wanted for murder, is now in custody. Channer surrendered today in the company of his attorney. He was being sought in…
April 1, 2026
St Catherine man charged for machete attack granted $300,000 bail
A St Catherine man charged for attacking another with a machete, almost severing one of his hands, was today granted $300,000 bail with surety in the parish court. Nathan Whyte, 23, a labourer of an…
April 1, 2026
Fertility decline drives smaller Jamaican households, survey finds
Jamaica’s average household size continues to decline, driven largely by a reduction in fertility rates, the latest survey of living conditions has revealed. The 2023 survey, conducted by the…
April 1, 2026
Jamaica College addresses student assault incident, calls dispute regrettable
Jamaica College has pushed back strongly against media reports about a violent March 24 incident at the school, which resulted in injuries to one boy and the arrest of another. In a statement today,…
April 1, 2026
Gas prices up another week
Motorists will again dig deeper into their pockets to buy gas as Petrojam has announced another round of increases. The state-owned oil refinery says on Thursday, E-10 87 will move up by $4.50 to…