News
May 2, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Spirit Airlines closure to have minimal effect on Jamaica, says Bartlett
The cessation of flights by United States budget carrier, Spirit Airlines, is not expected to have a major impact on Jamaica, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
May 2, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Former public defender hails Bengal mining ruling
Former Public Defender Arlene Harrison has welcomed Wednesday’s landmark Constitutional Court ruling on the controversial Bengal mining permit, describing it as a pivotal moment in the protection of…
May 2, 2026
Petrojam says fuel shortage claims false
Petrojam is strongly dismissing as false a message circulating via WhatsApp and social media platforms warning of a fuel shortage.
May 2, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
‘Digital mobbing’ - Government senator said Speaker was dehumanised online
Government Senator Dr Elon Thompson has accused some persons online of carrying out what he described as a “digital mobbing” of Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness in the wake of…
May 2, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Don’t click ‘send’
Highlighting the seriousness of revenge porn as a crime, Leader of Government Business in the Senate Kamina Johnson Smith yesterday warned young people and others, who might be contemplating sharing…
May 2, 2026
by Andre Williams
Cops probe Manchester double murder
Police in Manchester are probing a double murder following the fatal shooting of a man and a woman in Farm district in the south of the parish on Saturday morning.
May 2, 2026
Jamaica welcomes new direct flights from three Canadian cities
Jamaica will receive new direct flights from Canada after Porter Airlines announced expanded service to Montego Bay for the 2026 to 2027 winter season.
May 2, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Security guard shot and killed at his gate in Spanish Town
A 29-year-old security guard was shot and killed by unknown assailants in Eltham Park, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Friday night.
May 2, 2026
by Andre Williams
Tavares-Finson says Cybercrimes Act amendments confront 'real and growing dangers'
Government Senator Christian Tavares-Finson has endorsed amendments to the Cybercrimes Act, approved in the Upper House on Friday, describing the legislation as a critical step in managing…