Caribbean

The circumstances surrounding the emergency landing have not yet been confirmed, and it remains unclear what prompted the aircraft to come down.

British Airways will operate four weekly flights from both London Gatwick to Kingston and London Heathrow to Montego Bay.

Police are investigating a shooting incident that damaged a home in Sand Hill Village, Belize District.

Petrojam raised gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane and butane prices, citing global supply pressures from ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Authorities say the men were intercepted in a canoe off Alligator Pond in St Elizabeth, where officers discovered knitted bags containing compressed ganja worth an estimated J$15.1m.

The service marks an important step in the airline’s Caribbean network expansion, with the inaugural flight to Trinidad operated by an Embraer ERJ145 offering four weekly services between the destinations.

The event was attended by global dignitaries including King Charles III and Queen Camilla, highlighting unity among the Commonwealth’s 56 member nations.

Matches are expected to return to Sabina Park for the first time since 2019, marking the league’s return to Jamaica after recent ownership changes involving the former Jamaica Tallawahs franchise.

The new direct route between Bridgetown and Princess Juliana International Airport aims to strengthen Caribbean travel links, boost tourism, and provide passengers with faster, more convenient travel between the islands.

Dr Denzil Douglas said Commonwealth countries must work together and ensure every member state, especially small and vulnerable nations, has a strong voice.

The facility in Londonderry will produce 50,000 disease-free citrus plants every 18 months, boosting the citrus industry.

The extra services provide more flexibility and options for passengers looking to enjoy a holiday break or visit loved ones.

During the vehicle search, police seized alcoholic beverages, clothing, footwear, pepper sauce, and a container of cheese suspected to be uncustomed goods.

The government’s agricultural infrastructure push includes a modern citrus plant facility and a national agro-processing hub to expand value-added production.

Jamaica will return to the Caribbean Premier League under the ownership of Kingsmen Sports Enterprise, led by Fawad Sarwar, with matches set to take place at Sabina Park.

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate secured about 70% support in an online poll conducted days before the March 16 vote in St Philip’s North.

Saint Lucian nationals will now need visas to enter or transit through the UK after Britain revoked the visa-waiver agreement.

International and regional gospel artists, including Sinach, Ada Ehi and Travis Greene, performed at the festival held at Windsor Park Stadium.

Kensington Oval has been chosen to stage the CPL playoff matches and final, strengthening Barbados’ reputation as a leading venue for major international cricket events.

The West Indies senior men’s cricket team remains in India after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup due to airspace restrictions caused by rising tensions in the Middle East, with officials confirming all players are safe.