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April 26, 2026
18-y-o murder suspect arrested after flight from Jamaica lands in New York
An American teen who left Jamaica on Friday night was arrested for murder on arrival in New York City. Eighteen-year-old Zahir Davis was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old…
April 26, 2026
Two 14-year-old girls missing
Ananda Alerts have been activated for two missing 14-year-old girls, Dae-Shanel Edmond from Manchester and Gianna Williams from Clarendon. Dae-Shanel Edmond, of Hibernia district, Devon, Manchester,…
April 26, 2026
Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save negotiations with US
(AP) — Iran 's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again on Sunday as Pakistan's political and military leadership scrambled to reignite ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington. …
April 26, 2026
Tufton: Jamaica must reject anti-vax arguments ‘at all costs’
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has issued a strong appeal to Jamaicans to reject the growing anti-vaccination (anti-vax) sentiment, which he notes has intensified since the…
April 26, 2026
Man on bail for sex offence remanded after allegedly breaking into a St Catherine School
A St Catherine man who was on bail for a sexual offence has been remanded for verification of an alternative address after allegedly breaking into a primary school. Reshaun Williams is facing charges…
April 26, 2026
Man shot dead after allegedly pointing gun at police during Spanish Town operation
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot by police early Sunday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a search of a premises along Jobs Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine. The…
April 26, 2026
JLP mobilises political backing for NaRRA bill amid parliamentary scrutiny
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Area Council 3 has endorsed the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, boosting political support amid concerns about its…
April 26, 2026
Wear black, stay alert! - JTA rallies teachers ahead of Tuesday's salary talks with gov't
Teachers across Jamaica have been asked to wear black on Monday and Tuesday as the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) meets with the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday to negotiate outstanding…
April 26, 2026
PNPYO enters NaRRA debate, questions executive powers and oversight limits
The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNP YO) has rejected the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in its "current form", escalating the political debate…