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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…
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
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
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…
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
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
Four more charged in JUTC embezzlement case
Police have charged four more Jamaica Urban Transit Company ( JUTC ) employees as part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities at the company. Charged for embezzlement and failing…
April 10, 2026
Ex-cop accused of threatening woman with gun granted bail
A St Catherine man who allegedly threatened a woman with a gun then tried to flee Jamaica was granted bail in the sum of $1 million when he appeared in court on Friday. The accused, who is a former…
April 10, 2026
Four arrested in lottery scam operations in St Thomas
The National Strategic Anti-Gang Division within the Specialised Investigations Branch (SIB) has intensified anti-lottery scamming efforts through a series of operations in St Thomas. Four…