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Family of Sandals founder Butch Stewart says ‘differences’ have been ‘resolved’
The family of late Jamaican hotelier Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart has announced a settlement of “differences” that erupted after his death in January 2021.
The announcement was reported by the Jamaica…
Updated 3 hours ago
by Rasbert Turner
Man killed in alleged shootout with police in Portmore
The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the fatal police shooting of a man in St Catherine on Thursday night.
Reports are that about 8:45 p.m., members of the St…
Updated 1 hour ago
Tributes pour in for former Court of Appeal President Ian Forte
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes’ disclosure that it was a telephone call from Justice Ian Forte that first steered him toward a judicial career is one of several tributes paid to the former Court of Appeal…
June 4, 2026
by Kimone Francis
BROWN SUES FLA - Former dealer says delayed certificates crippled firearms businesses
Businessman Kent Brown is pursuing nearly $9 million in special damages against the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), alleging that the agency's failure to issue renewal certificates after…
June 4, 2026
by Livern Barrett
IFC warns of delays after billions budgeted for projects go unused - Housing, water and port agencies among top underspenders
The country’s independent fiscal monitor has raised concerns that more than $57 billion that were programmed by the central Government and several self-financing public sector bodies for capital works…
June 4, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Bartlett challenges industry to deliver 10m visitors
WESTERN BUREAU:
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has raised the bar for Jamaica's tourism industry, unveiling a new 10x10x10 growth strategy after coming within reach of his landmark 5x5x5…
June 4, 2026
Jess slams mandatory min gun sentences, calls for retroactive review of convictions
Opposition Spokesperson on Justice Zulieka Jess has called on the Government to urgently amend the Firearms (Prohibition Restriction and Regulation) Act to restore unrestricted sentencing discretion…
June 4, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Court rejects husband’s bid for 80% share of family home
A man who wanted 80 per cent ownership of a family home he jointly shared with his wife was left disappointed after the Supreme Court ruled that the couple is entitled to equal shares of the…
June 4, 2026
Jamaica urges greater support for small island states at ocean summit in Japan
Jamaica has called for increased financing, technology transfer and technical support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as it seeks to strengthen ocean governance and expand its blue economy.