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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…
May 29, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Rising above - Studio One youth earns dental degree from Rutgers
From Studio One Boulevard in Kingston to a US-trained doctor, Dr Shemar Rhoden’s journey is one of resilience forged in hardship.
“Poverty tried to define my future,” he said, reflecting on the…
May 29, 2026
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus. His visit comes as medical…
May 29, 2026
EU seeks more vessels to secure Hormuz navigation
The European Union’s foreign policy chief has said securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran war ends will require more ships, including additional vessels from…
May 29, 2026
Tentative deal to extend ceasefire
US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement yesterday to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and begin a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, according…
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May 29, 2026
Deal reached to export LNG to Germany
Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific coast terminal, an official familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
The official confirmed that Canada…
May 29, 2026
Aid supplies reach heart of Ebola outbreak
Aid workers rushed supplies yesterday to the centre of Congo’s outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, while beleaguered medical personnel struggled with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population…
May 29, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
MoBay to host major rebuild expo focused on smarter housing
Jamaica’s rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa must go beyond simply replacing damaged structures and instead focus on giving ordinary Jamaicans access to affordable, resilient, and…
May 29, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover police targeting domestic violence
With domestic violence becoming an increasing concern for the Hanover police, authorities have launched a public- sensitisation campaign using reactivated Neighbourhood Watch groups to help…