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Police seize about $400M dollars worth of cocaine in Llandewey, St. Thomas

Its reported that a multi unit raid was carried out in the area about 7:30 PM. 23 packages containing about 1600 pounds of the illicit drug, were reportedly found in a generator in a cargo container.

Country to continue experiencing drier conditions and higher temperatures in coming weeks

The heat season started in April and runs until October. Head of Data Processing within Climate Services at the Met Office Adrian Shaw says the forecast is for above normal temperature this week and next week.

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Triple world-record holder Usain Bolt is urging fans to act swiftly to secure tickets for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11–13.

Public advised to exercise caution in using Wag Water River after tanker transporting diesel fuel overturned into ravine

The incident occurred at about 2 this morning in the vicinity of Brandon Hill, St. Andrew along the Junction main road. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says based on its investigation, some amount of fuel has entered the wag water river as an oil sheen was observed in the proximity

Government signals intention to appeal ruling on environmental permit issued to Bengal Development

Last week, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 2020 environmental permit issued to the company for a limestone mining project was unconstitutional.The decision marked a significant win for residents of St. Ann who mounted a legal challenge against the approval.

Government on track to relocate shelterees still housed at schools following Hurricane Melissa

In April, the Local Government Ministry noted that eight schools were operating as shelters, housing 81 persons.The Ministry pledged to relocate them to viable accommodations by May 8.

Increased monitoring of cruise ships docking at nation’s ports as Gov’t takes precautions to prevent possible risks from Hantavirus

This, as there is an outbreak of the rodent-spread virus aboard a vessel, which departed Argentina on April 1.Three passengers have died, and several other passengers are infected.Three of the infected were evacuated from the vessel at Cape Verde this morning.

Dr. Angela Brown Burke Calls for Review of Parliamentary Mechanisms

This was outlined in the written personal explanation she planned on making regarding the mace touching incident in parliament last week Tuesday. She intended to deliver the explanation during yesterday's sitting of parliament.

Gov’t fast-tracking implementation of 16% fare adjustment for PPV operators

The government is fast-tracking the implementation of the 16% fare adjustment for operators of public passenger vehicle.

Operators have long been calling for the additional 16% and those appeals have intensified since the increase of fuel prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Cabinet approves terms for new electricity licence to be negotiated with JPS

Cabinet has approved a heads of terms for a new electricity licence to be negotiated with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) subject to the execution of a non-disclosure agreement between the Government and the company.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update during his contribution to the Sectoral

Police seize about $400M dollars worth of cocaine in Llandewey, St. Thomas

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Its reported that a multi unit raid was carried out in the area about 7:30 PM. 23 packages containing about 1600 pounds of the illicit drug, were reportedly found in a generator in a cargo container.

Country to continue experiencing drier conditions and higher temperatures in coming weeks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The heat season started in April and runs until October. Head of Data Processing within Climate Services at the Met Office Adrian Shaw says the forecast is for above normal temperature this week and next week.

Usain Bolt urge fans to swiftly secure tickets for World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Triple world-record holder Usain Bolt is urging fans to act swiftly to secure tickets for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11–13.

Rudolph Speid confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Rudolph Speid has been confirmed as the Reggae Boys Coach for the 2026 Unity Cup tournament later this month in England.

Keznamdi teams up with JaBBEM for Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Grammy winning reggae artiste Keznamdi has joined forces with local activist group, JaBBEM for the production of Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for Jamaica’s Coastline, short film that blends music, activism, and storytelling.

Michael Buckley calls for respect and unity with new album Emotions

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Veteran Reggae Singer Michael Buckley is using his new album emotions to speak out about what he says is a lack of respect for artistes from the 1980s and 1990s.