Piracy in the Caribbean was far more than swashbuckling tales of lawlessness at sea. It was a shifting phenomenon shaped by European rivalries, colonial expansion, and the opportunities of maritime trade. From their…
JLP defends its tax relief plan, attacks PNP’s
By Prince Moore The Jamaica Labour Party is promising that the tax cuts in its manifesto will…
Soon come: Sister Nancy – Armageddon
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European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing multiple international postal services to pause shipping as they await more clarity on the rule….
Two high-powered rifles seized in Waterhouse; ten men detained
By Kimone Witter A major operation in Waterhouse, St. Andrew on Monday morning…
Two men fatally shot by police in St. James
Radio Jamaica News has been informed that one of two men fatally shot during a reported…
Road fatalities up 4% for April to June 2025
Statistics for the second quarter of 2025 indicate that road fatalities increased by 4%…
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US
Authorities say the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite infestation has been…
JLP vows to issue 25,000 land titles per year in next term
Jamaica Labour Party leader and Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has said the next JLP…
France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims
France says it will summon the US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, over what it says…