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April 30, 2026
Earth Today | Business case for biodiversity
CONSIDER THE view from Champers Restaurant in Barbados, the Kingston Harbour at dusk from Gloria’s in Port Royal, Jamaica, or the sweep of Shirley Heights in Antigua. It’s easy to mistake what you are…
April 30, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Utilities warn regulatory delays are driving up costs
WESTERN BUREAU: Leaders of the country’s main utility firms are calling for a quicker turnaround on regulatory approvals and policy decisions, warning that prolonged delays are undermining investment,…
April 30, 2026
Supreme Court stands firm on order in Tank-Weld, Arc rebar case
The Supreme Court has left in place orders it granted earlier this month barring the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) from taking any enforcement action arising from the findings of an investigation it…
April 30, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Cop caught in sting wanted $250,000 from motorist after car crash, court documents claim
Police Constable Andrew Allydice allegedly requested $250,000 from a motorist to provide him with a favourable report following a motor vehicle crash, court documents have revealed. Allydice, who has…
April 30, 2026
Broadcaster Daniel Thompson has died
Radio Jamaica has announced the death of broadcaster Daniel Thompson. It says Thompson served Radio Jamaica for 28 years, working across every time slot on the station. He also had his own show on…
April 30, 2026
Woman fatally stabbed in downtown Kingston; attacker killed by police
Fifty-year-old Katherine Wallace was stabbed to death about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday along Love Lane in downtown Kingston. The fatal incident was captured on video and unfolded in full view of others…
April 30, 2026
Attorney charged with fraudulent conversion
The police have laid a criminal charge against St Ann-based attorney Debby-Ann Samuels, her attorney has confirmed. Samuels was charged with one count of fraudulent conversion following an interview…
April 30, 2026
Unconstitutional! Court strikes down Bengal mining permit in Dry Harbour Mountains
Jamaica’s Constitutional Court has struck down as "unconstitutional, void, and of no effect" the 2020 environmental permit granted for Bengal Development Limited’s controversial limestone…
April 30, 2026
Gradual reduction in mosquito breeding in Westmoreland
Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, says the parish is seeing a gradual reduction in mosquito breeding, as intensified vector-control measures continue to yield results. …