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May 23, 2026
Caribbean Airlines discontinues and adjusts some routes
State-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on Friday announced that, effective June 1, it will discontinue services on the Dominica, St Kitts, and Ogle in Guyana to Suriname routes as it continues to “focus…
May 23, 2026
August Town man shot dead and burnt, reggae artiste Etana claims family under attack
A man was found dead with what appeared to be gunshot wounds to the head and his body was partially burnt following a fire at a premises along August Town Road in St Andrew early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026
St Catherine businessman fined $500,000 over illegal gaming boxes
St Catherine businessman, Leroy Sharpe, on Friday pleaded guilty to two counts of selling gaming boxes without a licence and was fined $500,000 or three months’ imprisonment in the parish court.
May 23, 2026
JCF mourns death of policeman
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is mourning the death of a member who died in hospital. Detective Sergeant Brenton Armstrong passed away on Thursday night at a Corporate Area hospital.
May 23, 2026
NATO allies puzzled by Trump U-turn on Europe troops
HELSINGBORG (AP):
NATO allies and defence officials expressed bewilderment yesterday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after ordering…
May 23, 2026
Governor promises to alleviate power, water shortages
SAN JUAN (AP):
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González has pledged to boost the amount of electricity available to power the US territory as chronic outages persist, angering and frustrating many…
May 23, 2026
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak - WHO upgrades risk assessment
BUNIA (AP):
Authorities in north-eastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people yesterday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical…
May 24, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
Pashon Minott continuing her father’s legacy
She was the only woman dancing in a sea of men, clearly enjoying herself as a few of the songs she was promoting came on rotation. The gathered dancers showed their support and appreciation for the…
May 23, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
JWPL finalists to be decided today
The two finalists for the 2026 Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) will be decided today when the second leg of the semi-finals kicks off at the Captain Horace Burrell Centre of…