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May 29, 2026
Nand C. Bardouille | Why CARICOM’s diplomatic nadir lingers
A closely watched recent meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) foreign ministers called for the bloc’s member states to lean into “unified action” in the face of what its Secretary-General Carla…
May 29, 2026
Rush Sports and TVJ exclusive broadcasters of FIFA World Cup in Ja, warn against unauthorised broadcasts
Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd (CPSL), operators of RUSH Sports, and Television Jamaica (TVJ) are advising the public, commercial establishments, promoters, advertisers, and event organisers that RUSH…
May 29, 2026
American man jailed for selling personal information of elderly to Jamaican scammers
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to just over 10 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of running a seven-year scheme in which he victimised millions of elderly Americans…
May 29, 2026
Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears
Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the…
May 29, 2026
Irina D. Manta | Proposed green card policy could wrongly assume legal immigrants are evading the law
More than half a million people rely every year on the ability to apply from within the United States for a green card, the government-issued ID that allows an immigrant to legally live and work in…
May 29, 2026
PNP calls on Jamaican gov't to lead Caribbean push for dialogue on Cuba crisis
The People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Jamaican Government and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states to adopt a coordinated regional position on Cuba amid mounting concern over worsening…
May 29, 2026
FLA loses bid to get copy of unpublished Integrity Commission report but gets permission to appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) seeking disclosure of an unpublished Integrity Commission investigation report into alleged corruption and…
May 29, 2026
by Leon Jackson
Red Cross delivers $21m hurricane relief to Trelawny families
The Trelawny branch of the International Red Cross has coordinated the distribution of $21 million in Hurricane Melissa relief assistance to 300 families in northern Trelawny.
May 29, 2026
Court clears lawyer Isat Buchanan of misconduct, says GLC disciplinary committee breached natural justice
The Court of Appeal has overturned a finding of professional misconduct against attorney-at-law and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament Isat Buchanan, which arose from comments he made about the…