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April 8, 2026
Former Migos rapper Offset stable after being shot
HOLLYWOOD, Florida (AP): Rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. Offset, who…
April 8, 2026
GAP refinances US$95.5m loan backing Jamaica, Mexico airport operations
The Pacific Airport Group (GAP), the Mexican airport operator that manages two of Jamaica’s international airports, has refinanced a “US$95.5 million bank loan” that matured on March 19, rolling the…
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Something Extra | Wednesday
Frenchmen Rise Up treated patrons to a day on the beach last Saturday, turning the event at Pearly Beach into a music-filled beach experience. From the moment guests stepped onto the sand, it was…
April 8, 2026
Medical Disposables & Supplies Ltd adds industry veteran to board as losses persist
Medical Disposables & Supplies Ltd has appointed veteran pharmaceutical executive Duke Holness to its board as the company works to arrest two consecutive years of net losses. Chief Executive…
April 8, 2026
Elizabeth Morgan | While they stand aside and look ...
In the crisis engulfing the world with the USA as the main protagonist, the general view seems to be that leaders should not rock the boat, but should remain focused on their own concerns, staying…
April 8, 2026
Guyana’s oil boom needs an independent press
THE EDITOR, Madam: Guyana stands at one of the most extraordinary moments in its history. In less than a decade, the country has moved from quiet economic promise to becoming one of the world’s…
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A weekend to reconnect, reset at Camp Porti
Camp Porti, the Easter weekend escape tucked into the lush landscape of Portland, Jamaica, has become synonymous with entertainment and wellness. Set against rolling hills, turquoise coves, and wild…
April 8, 2026
British Airways to boost Ja flights as UK airlines fill seats
British Airways (BA) announced plans to increase flights to Kingston as part of its winter 2026 network expansion, a move that coincides with UK airlines running fewer but fuller aircraft on the…
April 8, 2026
Beecher Town water woes draw diaspora intervention
Residents of Beecher Town in St Ann continue to struggle with irregular water supply, despite the availability of several water sources elsewhere in the parish. The community, which sits just over…