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Colombian national among 3 men slapped with drug related charges following cocaine seizure last week

Colombian national among 3 men slapped with drug related charges following cocaine seizure last week

Charged are 48-year-old Jonathan Daluqua Latarda, a fisherman of Rio Cocha, Colombia; 48-year-old Delbert Passelle, otherwise called Glen, a boat captain of Cove District, Lucea Hanover; and 42 year-old Leroy Holding, otherwise called Bud, a fisherman of Poorman’s Corner, Yallahs in St. Thomas.

Persons who bought Pan Caribbean sugar are being asked to return them to point of sale and seek redress

Persons who bought Pan Caribbean sugar are being asked to return them to point of sale and seek redress

This as Pan Caribbean has issued a product recall notice. The recall specifically relates to packaged brown sugar in sizes 0.5 kilogrammes, one kilogramme and 2 kilogrammes, with manufacturing dates March 30 to April 12, 2026.

A Jamaican and US national charged in relation to separate multi-million dollar drug busts

A Jamaican and US national charged in relation to separate multi-million dollar drug busts

They are 47-year-old Dwayne Barnett, an electrician of Norbrook Crescent in Kingston and 49-year-old Moroslay Lyken of Brooklyn, New York in the United States of America.

The men were held by detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) following separate operations

Gas prices continue to increase

Gas prices continue to increase

A litre of E- 10 87 and 90 gasoline will each cost $4.50 more.

So, too, will a litre of kerosene, automotive diesel oil and ultra low sulphur diesel.

NWA says Hurricane Melissa caused $30m worth of damage to roadways being rehabilitated under SPARK

NWA says Hurricane Melissa caused $30m worth of damage to roadways being rehabilitated under SPARK

The National Works Agency (NWA) made the revelation during this morning's meeting of the Public Administration & Appropriation Committee, PAAC.

NWA's Senior Director of Project Implementation, Varden Downer described the damage as not significant noting that roadways completed before the Hurricane effectively

Parliament approves 15% tax on Airbnb and other short term rentals effective next year April

Parliament approves 15% tax on Airbnb and other short term rentals effective next year April

The measure was approved early this morning.

Prior to approval, Finance Minister Fayval Williams presented the Amendment of Schedules Order which also outlined changes to the duty concession on motor vehicles.

A Lesson in Nature: Chalky Hill Primary students tour Sandals Dunn’s River

A Lesson in Nature: Chalky Hill Primary students tour Sandals Dunn’s River

Students of Chalky Hill Primary School joined over 300 children across nine Caribbean islands who stepped out of the classroom and into nature this Earth Day, as the Sandals Foundation rolled out a Caribbean-wide guided mindfulness programme designed to build environmental awareness and support mental

Political Commentator Kevin Obrien Chang says suspension of Dr. Angela Brown Burke from parliament following an incident involving the mace is justified

Political Commentator Kevin Obrien Chang says suspension of Dr. Angela Brown Burke from parliament following an incident involving the mace is justified

The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the house and the speaker. Mrs. Brown Burke reportedly touched the mace while the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Bill was being examined.

Teen arrested following fatal stabbing of father in St. Elizabeth

Teen arrested following fatal stabbing of father in St. Elizabeth

The deceased has been identified as Gary Allwood of Love Lane District. Police reports are about 1:59 PM, the two had a dispute, during which a pair of scissors and a knife were used to stab the father.

Police constable one of 2 men killed in St. Thomas crash last night

Police constable one of 2 men killed in St. Thomas crash last night

Dead are 25-year-old Constable Keron Kellyman, who was attached to the Highway Patrol Division in St. Thomas and 31-year-old electrician, Dwight Robinson of White Hall District in the parish. The incident occurred around 10:45 P.M. along the Seaforth main road.

Colombian national among 3 men slapped with drug related charges following cocaine seizure last week

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Charged are 48-year-old Jonathan Daluqua Latarda, a fisherman of Rio Cocha, Colombia; 48-year-old Delbert Passelle, otherwise called Glen, a boat captain of Cove District, Lucea Hanover; and 42 year-old Leroy Holding, otherwise called Bud, a fisherman of Poorman’s Corner, Yallahs in St. Thomas.

Persons who bought Pan Caribbean sugar are being asked to return them to point of sale and seek redress

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

This as Pan Caribbean has issued a product recall notice. The recall specifically relates to packaged brown sugar in sizes 0.5 kilogrammes, one kilogramme and 2 kilogrammes, with manufacturing dates March 30 to April 12, 2026.

“Still a lot to prove” Douglas eyes excellence this season

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Carifta Games Austin Sealy Award winner Shanoya Douglas of Holland High remains fully focused as she prepares for the upcoming World Under 20 Championships to be held in Oregon in August.

GC Foster College to host first ever High School Boxing one night event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

History will be made on May 7 when the first ever local High School Boxing event will be staged at the GC Foster College.

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae and dancehall megastar Shaggy says one of the highlights of his career was performing for the King of Pop in 2001.