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In this photo taken from video released by the Moscow City Court Press Service, Stephen Hubbard, a US citizen accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine against Russia stands in a glass cage during a court session in the Moscow City court in Moscow, Rus
22 Oct, 2026 0

American freed after over 4 years behind bars

Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top US envoy and at a time…
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left) and Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Founder and Executive Chair,Jean Lowrie-Chin (right), share a moment with the seven recipients of the CCRP 2026 Living Legacy Awards d
22 Oct, 2026 0

CCRP honours seven outstanding seniors

Seven distinguished Jamaican seniors were officially recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions to communities and industries across the island at the Caribbean Community of Retired…
Pilots Victor Torres from Mexico (right) and Jose Torres from Honduras fly an aircraft during a cloud seeding mission aimed at inducing rain as part of the Honduran government’s efforts to address a prolonged drought at the Aguan river, in northern Hondu
22 Oct, 2026 0

Authorities hope to make it rain using contentious tactic

NUEVA CONCEPCION (AP): Victor Torres is on the hunt for clouds as he flies over parched corn fields ravaged by months of drought in the rugged Honduran mountains. “We’re seeing strong cloud cover over…
Television Jamaica’s Clarendon correspondent, Hopeton Henry accepts his award from May Pen mayor Councillor Joel Williams during the parish’s National Heroes Day salute parade and awards ceremony on Monday.
22 Oct, 2026 0

Clarendon honours TVJ correspondent for community service

When rural journalist Hopeton Henry set out to bridge the gap between Jamaica’s countryside and the wider society, he did not expect the role to involve persuading wanted men to surrender to police,…
Guardian Life Limited donated three 1,000-gallon water tanks to Mico Practising Primary and Junior High School, under its Water Tank Initiative programme. The handover was attended by (from left) Member of Parliament for Southeastern St Andrew, Julian Robi
22 Oct, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | Guardian Life donates water tanks to Mico Practising Primary and Junior High School

Members of the Morant Bay High School Alumni Association (MBHSAA) and Principal of Easington Primary School, Marigold Webber-Smith (centre), share a photo opportunity with the Top Girl and Top Boy, Jaysianna Hutchinson (third left) and Javien Robb (right),
22 Oct, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | Morant Bay High School Alumni Association ‘gives back’ to Easington Primary

Australian independent member of parliament Helen Haines speaks at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 26, 2026.
22 Oct, 2026 0

Lawmaker loses both legs after apparent political attack

MELBOURNE (AP): Doctors have amputated both of Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines ‘ legs as she remains in critical condition after being repeatedly hit by a car in an apparent act of political…
Are these checkpoints authorised, and what procedures govern them?
22 Oct, 2026 0

What are the rules governing roadside enforcement at toll plazas?

THE EDITOR, Madam: On October 15, 2026, after passing through the Vineyards Toll Plaza in Bushy Park, St Catherine, while travelling towards Kingston, I was stopped by police officers who appeared…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, center, greets people at a Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton, on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
22 Oct, 2026 0

Editorial | Canada after Alberta

This week’s emphatic declaration by Albertans that they want to remain in Canada was a good outcome for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he attempts to reframe Canada as a trustworthy partner that…