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May 19, 2026
NWA staff threaten strike action
The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has warned that staff at the National Works Agency (NWA) are restive as they demand urgent action to resolve longstanding concerns relating to staff…
May 19, 2026
Motorists encouraged to plan routes before leaving home
Motorists are being encouraged to properly plan their routes before leaving home as part of efforts to reduce distracted driving and road crashes.
May 19, 2026
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald…
May 19, 2026
Stony Hill woman charged for allegedly stealing millions from her job
A 52-year-old woman who worked as an assistant manager at a St Andrew business establishment has been charged by the police for allegedly stealing $3.5 million from her job and failing to pay back the…
May 19, 2026
Opposition leaders in Bahamas demand probe after US ties politician to drug trafficking case
Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are demanding an investigation into a suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida and was allegedly found with roughly US$30,000,…
May 19, 2026
Portmore car salesman charged with fraud over undelivered vehicles
A Portmore, St Catherine man has been charged with fraud after he allegedly failed to deliver motor vehicles for which he collected down payments from customers. Charged is 44-year-old car salesman…
May 19, 2026
Two St James men charged for allegedly being members of a gang
The police in St James have charged two men with being part of a criminal organization in connection with several incidents in Hanover, St James, Trelawny, and Manchester between June and September…
May 19, 2026
Man in St Vincent jailed for fatally hitting friend with rum bottle during dispute
A High Court judge has sentenced a 56-year-old fisherman to 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of causing the death of his friend, Cameron Alexander, a security guard, whom he struck in the…
May 19, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Court imposes conditions on station bail granted to St Catherine minister of religion accused of fraud
A judge in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday questioned why the police granted station bail to a minister of religion who was reportedly elusive before his arrest on fraud charges. Sean Green,…