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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…
April 13, 2026
JTA says timeline for relocation of school shelter occupants not ideal
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the Government's announced timeline for removal of Hurricane Melissa shelter occupants from school compounds appears "longer than is ideal".…
April 13, 2026
Update | Police accused of assaulting man during protest in Westmoreland
P olice personnel in Westmoreland are being accused of using excessive force after a man was allegedly manhandled by them during Monday's roadblock in Hertford in the parish. Taxi operators on…
April 13, 2026
New income tax threshold in effect, employers reminded to make adjustment
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding taxpayers and employers to adjust their financial planning and payroll systems to accommodate this month's increase of the income tax threshold to…
April 13, 2026
Beachy Stout's trial for first wife’s murder pushed back to 2027
The second murder trial of businessman Everton 'Beachy Stout' McDonald has been postponed until January 27, 2027. The 72-year-old is charged with the May 2, 2009 murder of his first wife,…