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May 15, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for St Catherine man accused in chopping incident
A St Catherine man who allegedly used a machete to chop one of his neighbours, almost severing his hand, was on Friday ordered remanded for a psychiatric evaluation to be conducted.
May 15, 2026
UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future
Britain's government faces a prolonged period of uncertainty after a week of manoeuvering within the governing Labour Party failed to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer but started the clock on a…
May 15, 2026
Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns…
May 15, 2026
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran’s ability to withstand war and US blockade
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing…
May 15, 2026
US shoppers tempered their spending in April arising from US-Israel war
Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices, fuelled by the US-Israel war on Iran, meant less money left over for some non-essentials like clothing and furniture. But they're…
May 15, 2026
The Link Between Claim Delays and Disaster Recovery
Six months after Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica, according to The Jamaica Observer, many homeowners and business operators are still waiting for their insurance claims to be settled.…
May 15, 2026
Everything Fresh still smarting from Melissa as margins thin and debt climbs
The profit at food distributor Everything Fresh Ltd fell by a third in the March 2026 first quarter, but controlled management of its payables to suppliers helped drive a near-doubling of its cash…
May 15, 2026
Jetcon doubles first-quarter revenue, expanding range to include electric vehicles
Jetcon Corporation has moved to broaden its vehicle offering following a strong first-quarter performance.
The Junior Market-listed auto trader posted net profit of $60.1 million for the three months…
May 15, 2026
T&T police investigating 'security matter' at Piarco International Airport
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Friday said that a “security-related matter” involving a cargo aircraft had occurred at the Piarco International Airport on Thursday and “is currently…