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April 10, 2026
Reopening of Hyatt-operated hotels further delayed
The reopening of seven Hyatt-operated hotels in Jamaica has again been pushed back. The new reopening timeline is early 2027, according to communication sent to travel partners, extending the…
April 10, 2026
Traffic changes announced for carnival road marches
Members of the public are being advised that several road closures will be implemented across the Corporate Area on Sunday, starting at 8 a. m ., to facilitate three carnival road marches. Motorists…
April 10, 2026
Distribution of freebies among activities restricted along carnival parade routes
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning that several activities, including the distribution of free items and setting up of sound systems, will be strictly prohibited along carnival routes…
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April 10, 2026
Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honour late mother Princess Diana
LONDON (AP) — A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honour his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale, which…
April 10, 2026
Building permit amnesty extended amid fire safety concerns in Spanish Town
Mayor of Spanish Town and Chairman of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, Norman Scott, has announced a two-month extension of the building permit amnesty programme for the parish, giving…
April 10, 2026
CAL announces introduction of fuel surcharge
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on Friday announced the immediate introduction of a fuel surcharge on all tickets, saying it is to help offset a portion of rising costs due…
April 10, 2026
Dancehall artiste Brysco detained in the US
Dancehall artiste Brysco, given name Tray Anthony Brisco, has been arrested in the United States. The entertainer was detained on Thursday in a Broward County jail in Florida in relation to a…
April 11, 2026
Tankweld secures further court win as FTC report set aside
Tank-Weld Metals Limited has secured another legal victory against the Fair Trading Commission (FTC), with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear the company's challenge to a disputed report while…
April 10, 2026
Jamaica earns US$956M as visitor arrivals top one million in first quarter
Jamaica recorded more than one million visitor arrivals and earned US$956 million in the first quarter of 2026, a major milestone achieved just five months after the disruption caused by Hurricane…