(SSP) Stephanie Lindsay

Jamaicans encouraged to report cyber and fraud-related crimes

In a bid to safeguard Jamaican consumers during the festive Christmas season, law enforcement authorities are urging individuals to remain vigilant against the surge...

Jamaican consumers urged to exercise caution while holiday shopping

Jamaican consumers are being urged to take caution when shopping this festive season, particularly from unknown sources.  The advice comes from the Director of Communications...
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie

Antiguan woman achieves milestone as head of NYC Department of Correction

Attorney Lynelle Maginley-Liddie has marked a significant milestone by being appointed as the first Caribbean national and the second Black woman to lead the...
Flair canada

Canadian airline Flair makes inaugural flight to Kingston, Jamaica

For the second time in less than two weeks, a Canadian airline has made its inaugural flight to Jamaica with non-stop flights from Canada. On...
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Three men indicted for kidnapping, murder of South Florida airplane mechanic

Three men are facing charges in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Suren Seetal, a 36-year-old airplane mechanic from South Florida.  According to reports,...

Spice up your Caribbean Christmas tradition with these 5 delightful dishes

The Caribbean, known for its vibrant culture and warm hospitality, takes its festive celebrations seriously, especially when it comes to food. During the Christmas...

MIA anticipates record-breaking holiday travel season

Miami International Airport (MIA) is anticipating a surge in passenger numbers during the 17-day travel period encompassing Christmas and New Year’s Day, from December...
Julien Alfred

Julien Alfred credits her Bowerman Award victory to perseverance

St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred has attributed her Bowerman Award win to her perseverance through adversity during her time in the American collegiate circuit. The...
West Indies seek redemption in St. Lucia as Powell rallies the team

Captain Rovman Powell confident in West Indies’ plans despite heart-breaking loss...

Despite a heart-breaking defeat in the third Twenty20 International against England on Saturday, West Indies' captain, Rovman Powell, emphasized that the team would not...
vaccine hesitancy and misinformation

Pfizer vaccine arrives in Jamaica to bolster COVID-19 defense

Jamaican health authorities have announced the arrival of a shipment of Pfizer vaccines, offering a boost to the country’s vaccination campaign.  The Ministry of Health...
tax

Bermuda parliament approves landmark Corporate Income Tax Legislation

The Bermuda parliament has granted its approval to the eagerly anticipated Corporate Income Tax legislation set to take effect in 2025.  The government anticipates that...
Dr Thompson Fontaine re-elected Leader of Dominica’s United Workers Party (UWP)

Dr Thompson Fontaine re-elected as leader of Dominica’s opposition party

Dr. Thomson Fontaine, an economist in Dominica has been re-elected as the political leader of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP). Fontaine, whose professional...
Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources, Santia Bradshaw.

Barbados’ minister calls for investigation after video shows child collecting bus...

Barbados’ Transport, Works, and Water Resources Minister, Santia Bradshaw, has issued a call for a thorough investigation following the circulation of a video on...

Cash crunch? Jamaica Bankers Association encourages card and online banking usage

Amid mounting concerns over the scarcity of cash at Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) across Jamaica, the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) has stepped forward with...
lottery scammers fraud scheme scam

Jamaican and South Florida residents allegedly stole nearly USD $3 million...

Three Jamaican men from Montego Bay and two South Florida residents were among a group of fraudsters recently arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $3...
Guyana's agriculture minister Zulfikar Mustapha.

Guyana’s agriculture minister discharged from hospital following car accident

Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha and his driver sustained minor injuries on Sunday after a car collided with the vehicle they were traveling...
CRH Jamaican hospital

American goes viral for criticizing Jamaican hospital; gov’t responds

The Jamaican healthcare system is at the center of attention after an Instagram video of an American citizen criticizing a local hospital went viral...

UK Minister for the Caribbean to visit Guyana amidst ongoing Essequibo...

In a bid to safeguard Guyana’s sovereignty over the disputed Essequibo region, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State, David Cameron, has announced a forthcoming...
fll airport

Man detained following bomb threat at FLL

One man is currently in police custody following a bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Sunday that disrupted operations at one...

Junkanoo joins UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Junkanoo, the vibrant and colorful festival native to The Bahamas, has achieved a significant milestone. It has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of...