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Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that Cuba has held talks with the United States as tensions rise between the two countries. ...
13/03/2026

Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that Cuba has held talks with the United States as tensions rise between the two countries. The discussions aim to address bilateral differences through dialogue, though he did not reveal details.

The talks come as Donald Trump intensifies pressure on the island, including an oil blockade that has worsened Cuba’s already struggling economy after the fall of Venezuelan ally Nicolás Maduro. The fuel shortage has disrupted daily life, affecting electricity, transport, and flights.

Reports say secret discussions may involve Marco Rubio and a grandson of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.

Meanwhile, Cuba announced it will release 51 prisoners following talks with the Vatican, while tensions remain high after Cuban forces killed five alleged armed attackers who arrived by boat from the United States.

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has officially signed Grammy Award-winning artist Mojo Morgan of Morgan...
11/03/2026

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has officially signed Grammy Award-winning artist Mojo Morgan of Morgan Heritage as the first-ever musical ambassador for the Kingston City Run (KCR) 2026. During a signing ceremony at Courtleigh Hotel & Suites in New Kingston, Morgan’s new single “Spirit” was revealed and designated as the official anthem for the March 15 event, themed “Pirates Run Di City.”

The partnership is part of KCR’s strategy to integrate music, health advocacy, tourism, and philanthropy while continuing its mission of social impact. JHTA President Christopher Jarrett said the collaboration blends culture, community transformation, and social responsibility. Morgan described the role as aligned with his artistic and humanitarian mission, emphasizing themes of spiritual strength, physical health, and community resilience.

“Spirit” samples Hillsong United’s Oceans and highlights perseverance and renewal, supporting vulnerable populations, including those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Morgan’s ambassadorial role coincides with his upcoming King in the Royals world tour, a dual-band production featuring Morgan Heritage and Beenie Man.

Since 2013, the Kingston City Run has raised over $21 million for Jamaica’s most vulnerable, and organizers aim to raise an additional $5 million in 2026 for charities including Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Open Arms Development Centre, Alpha Institute, Missionaries of the Poor, and Food For The Poor.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men from Westmoreland, Donald Baugh and Lenroy Ferguson, have been charged with multiple offence...
11/03/2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men from Westmoreland, Donald Baugh and Lenroy Ferguson, have been charged with multiple offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act after police seized co***ne and g***a worth approximately $720,000 along Mandela Highway on March 4.

Ferguson was driving a Toyota with Baugh as a passenger when detectives from the Fi****ms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) intercepted the vehicle. Officers recovered about 1.2 kilograms of co***ne and an unspecified amount of g***a.

The men face charges including possession, dealing, and trafficking of co***ne and g***a. Acting FNID Director DSP Sheldon Coulson said authorities are intensifying border and island-wide monitoring to target drug traffickers.

Baugh and Ferguson are scheduled to appear in St Catherine Parish Court on March 13.

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Ten illegal fi****ms, including a high-powered rifle, were confiscated during coordinated raids ...
11/03/2026

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Ten illegal fi****ms, including a high-powered rifle, were confiscated during coordinated raids across Westmoreland on Tuesday.

Law enforcement agencies, including the police and the Jamaica Defence Force, targeted the communities of Savanna-la-Mar, Frome, Bethel Town, Morgans Bridge, Little London, and Whithorn.

In Petersfield, officers seized an AK-47 rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, ammunition, and imitation fi****ms. Four individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the seizure, while several others were taken into custody for further processing as investigations continue.

In a separate operation in Bath Mountain, authorities recovered approximately $1.2 million in cash from a local premises.

Traffic enforcement was also a major part of the operation. Officers detected multiple breaches of the Road Traffic Act, issuing tickets and summonses, removing illegal tints, and seizing motorcycles operating unlawfully.

The operation was carried out by a combined team that included the Special Investigations Branch, the Specialised Operations Branch, the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), the Area 1 Fugitive Apprehension Team (AFAT), the Transport Authority, and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), with support from the Jamaica Defence Force.

Barbara Gardener and Kevin Austin, both residents of Manchester, were remanded when they appeared in the parish court on...
11/03/2026

Barbara Gardener and Kevin Austin, both residents of Manchester, were remanded when they appeared in the parish court on Tuesday. They are accused of larceny of a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property in connection with the car of a man whose decomposing body was discovered last month in a canal at Hartlands, St. Catherine.

The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Michael Patterson, a security guard from Ensom City, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, who was also pursuing engineering studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). Patterson had been reported missing on February 20.

Police investigators told the court that a murder inquiry is ongoing. The case was adjourned to April 14 to allow for the completion and submission of outstanding documents.

According to reports, around 12:30 p.m. on February 23, police were called to Hartlands, St. Catherine, where they found Patterson’s partially decomposed body in a canal. The scene was processed and the body removed for further examination.

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Authorities shut down areas near the White House early Wednesday after a van crashed t...
11/03/2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Authorities shut down areas near the White House early Wednesday after a van crashed through a security barricade, police reported, disrupting the morning commute in downtown Washington.

The driver was taken into custody following the pre-dawn incident at Lafayette Square, located just north of the White House. Officials said no injuries were reported.

In a statement, the United States Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting the president and the White House complex, said it was investigating what it described as a “suspicious vehicle.” The agency confirmed that the driver had been detained and was being questioned.

Security in the US capital has been heightened amid tensions linked to the United States–Israel war with Iran.

Police blocked several major streets surrounding the White House, preventing government employees and city workers from reaching their offices and causing heavy traffic congestion in the area.

Numerous emergency vehicles with flashing lights responded to the scene as tourists and residents waited for the streets to reopen, checking their phones for updates.
A Canadian fugitive, Debbie Sue Jones, has been extradited from Jamaica to Canada to face a second-degree murder charge. She was handed over to Canadian authorities at Norman Manley International Airport after being captured by the Jamaica Fugitive Apprehension Team, which operates under the Specialized Investigation Branch.

Jones, 43, was arrested on January 19, 2026, and waived her right to an extradition hearing, allowing authorities to send her back to Canada. She is accused of fatally shooting a 42-year-old man in Toronto on September 30, 2024, before fleeing to Jamaica.

Head of the SIB, Oral Henry, said Jamaica will not serve as a safe haven for fugitives and vowed that authorities will continue working with international partners to pursue suspects trying to evade justice.

Relatives of 29-year-old Shivnarine Saunders are disputing the circumstances of his fatal shooting by police in the Chur...
11/03/2026

Relatives of 29-year-old Shivnarine Saunders are disputing the circumstances of his fatal shooting by police in the Church Pen community of Old Harbour early Tuesday morning, suggesting it may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Family members say Saunders was shot at his home around 5:30 a.m. His cousin, Tamika McCloud, claimed police had visited the house the night before, photographed his ID, and said they would return.

She alleged that officers forced entry into the house early Tuesday, damaging property before entering Saunders’ room, where she heard four gunshots. Police reportedly told residents not to worry, claiming Saunders pointed a gun at them but did not fire.

McCloud said Saunders had just returned from a party and was intoxicated when the officers entered. She also alleged that a female officer behaved abusively when questioned about the shooting and that officers later suggested the incident might have involved mistaken identity.

The matter is now under investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations and the Jamaica Constabulary Force Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau.

A late-night drug operation off the coast of St Elizabeth was foiled after law enforcement officers intercepted a canoe ...
11/03/2026

A late-night drug operation off the coast of St Elizabeth was foiled after law enforcement officers intercepted a canoe reportedly transporting more than 2,000 pounds of g***a near Alligator Pond.

Four men were arrested during the operation, which was carried out by members of the Fi****ms and Narcotics Investigation Division alongside the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard.

Those charged are Paul Stanley Kelly, 57, and Omar Nard, 40, both of Rocky Point in Clarendon; Achiema McKoy, 37, of Braes River in St Elizabeth; and Carl Manderson, 35, of Hellshire in St Catherine.

Investigators say the canoe was spotted and intercepted shortly after midnight on March 3 during the joint operation.

A search of the vessel reportedly revealed several knitted bags containing compressed g***a.

The seizure is estimated to have a street value of approximately $15.1 million.

The four men now face multiple charges, including possession of g***a, dealing in g***a, trafficking g***a, taking steps preparatory to export g***a, and conspiracy to export g***a.

Investigations into the suspected drug shipment are ongoing.

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a robbery on Spanish Town Road in St Andrew on Sunday, February 22,...
11/03/2026

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a robbery on Spanish Town Road in St Andrew on Sunday, February 22, during which a man was reportedly held up and robbed of his iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The accused are 19-year-old Keshaun Anderson, 18-year-old Brockquan Smith, and 18-year-old Dajavion Campbell, all of 7th Street, Kingston 13. They have been charged with robbery with aggravation, two counts of shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, and unauthorised possession of ammunition.

According to police reports, about 12:36 p.m., the three suspects—allegedly armed with fi****ms—approached the complainant and robbed him of the high-end smartphone. The police responded quickly and launched a search of the area. During the operation, one of the suspects reportedly fired shots at the officers before the group fled on foot.

The trio was later captured during an intelligence-led operation and subsequently charged after being questioned in the presence of their attorneys.

Court dates for the accused are now being arranged.

A Canadian fugitive, Debbie Sue Jones, has been extradited from Jamaica to Canada to face a second-degree murder charge....
10/03/2026

A Canadian fugitive, Debbie Sue Jones, has been extradited from Jamaica to Canada to face a second-degree murder charge. She was handed over to Canadian authorities at Norman Manley International Airport after being captured by the Jamaica Fugitive Apprehension Team, which operates under the Specialized Investigation Branch.

Jones, 43, was arrested on January 19, 2026, and waived her right to an extradition hearing, allowing authorities to send her back to Canada. She is accused of fatally shooting a 42-year-old man in Toronto on September 30, 2024, before fleeing to Jamaica.

Head of the SIB, Oral Henry, said Jamaica will not serve as a safe haven for fugitives and vowed that authorities will continue working with international partners to pursue suspects trying to evade justice.

Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Israel and several Gulf countries on Tuesday as the regional war intens...
10/03/2026

Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Israel and several Gulf countries on Tuesday as the regional war intensified. Strikes and drone incidents were reported in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, while air-raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and explosions were heard in Tel Aviv.

The conflict, which began after attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, has killed more than 1,200 people in Iran, 397 in Lebanon, and 11 in Israel, along with seven US service members.

At the United States Department of Defense, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Tuesday could be the most intense day of US strikes inside Iran, as American forces have already hit more than 5,000 targets aimed at weakening Iran’s missile, drone, and naval capabilities.

Meanwhile, Iran signalled it is not seeking a ceasefire, with parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf saying the country will continue fighting. Iranian officials also issued sharp warnings to Donald Trump.

The conflict is also disrupting global oil supplies. Iran has effectively blocked tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries about 20% of the world’s oil, causing prices to surge and raising concerns about wider economic impacts.

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