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April 14, 2026
Letter of the Day | Manchester must choose peace over conflict
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent rise in murders in Manchester Parish should concern every resident of the parish. While statistics may show numbers increasing, the real issue is not just the figures,…
April 14, 2026
Gordon Robinson | The essence of reporting
In Apocrypha, our favourite fantasyland farther away than Artemis II travelled, political consultant Oma D’unn was having a busy week. Last week, Opposition Party Promises Not Performance (PNP)…
April 14, 2026
Michael Abrahams | Christian perspectives on the Iran war
On February 28, the US and Israel launched an unprovoked bombing attack on Iran. The country was engaged in negotiations regarding its nuclear programme at the time, but the aggressors claimed it was…
April 15, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
ISLAND WEDDING | Clifton and Nicole make love match at Sabina Park
When Nicole Douglas and Clifton Dyer took their seats in the stands at Sabina Park, both expected nothing more than an enjoyable game of cricket. But as the runs mounted and wickets fell, so too did…
April 14, 2026
Immigration Corner | Under which conditions would an application for bail release be successful?
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what factors contribute to the likelihood of succeeding when applying for bail while in detention. J.C. Dear J.C., Persons are able to apply for immigration bail…
April 13, 2026
Another boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean leaves two dead, US military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military said it carried out another strike Monday on a boat accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The campaign of attacks on…
April 13, 2026
33-y-o man killed in Priory, St Ann
The St Ann police have launched an investigation into the gun slaying of a man in the parish on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Oshane Rankin, a 33-year-old, recording company…
April 13, 2026
Contractor, eight alleged undocumented Chinese construction workers charged
A Jamaican contractor and eight Chinese nationals have been charged after the foreigners reportedly overstayed their time in Jamaica and worked in the country without a permit. They were charged on…
April 13, 2026
Haiti arrests five police officers and two other suspects over deadly fortress stampede
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Authorities in Haiti have arrested seven suspects, including five police officers, after a fatal stampede killed at least 25 people at a historic mountaintop fortress over…