Airbnb stakeholders in Jamaica are urging the Government to be cautious in its imposition of a general consumption tax (GCT) on the industry, insisting that the move should reflect the reality of the sector, which they say is largely made up of small, independent Jamaican homeowners.

WESTERN BUREAU: The children of the late Montego Bay business Robert Rusell are expanding the family’s Deja Resort brand, with the acquisition of a property in St Ann, which will be added to its flagship hotel in the western city. The acquisition of the former Ambiance Hotel in Runaway Bay, St Ann, was completed just before Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, with the family now pushing to open it in time for the 2025 winter tourist season.

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay businessman Howard Ward is to be immortalised by Anchovy High School after donating $14 million in cash and kind to aid in its post-Hurricane Melissa recovery, his latest contribution to the St James-based institution. School Chairman Nigel Golaub announced that a building at the institution’s Dr Fidel Castro campus in Montpelier is to be named in honour of Ward, who heads the Howard Ward Benefits Foundation.

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is anticipating the outcome of a constitutional challenge brought by Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford against the Government over its alleged failure to guarantee children their right to quality publicly funded education at the pre-primary and primary levels.

Five women who were arrested and charged nine years ago in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud, which the authorities said was uncovered at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), were exonerated yesterday, ending a case plagued by nearly three dozen adjournments and an abandoned trial.

À l'occasion de l'inauguration du Palais des congrès rénové, la députée Justine Judith Lekogo salue un acte historique majeur tout en pointant des défaillances préoccupantes dans l'organisation du Forum international annoncé. Entre reconnaissance des avancées et exigence de rigueur, elle appelle à un sursaut de responsabilité pour préserver la crédibilité du Gabon. Journaliste : Madame la députée, vous avez récemment participé à l'inauguration du Palais des congrès. Quel regard (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville tourne la page du Forum International pour l'Innovation et le Développement avec une feuille de route ambitieuse. Après deux jours de travaux, la séance solennelle de restitution s'est tenue ce lundi 4 mai au Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, nouvellement inauguré la veille, par le président gabonais, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, en présence de six Chefs d'État et d'autres représentants des chefs d'Etat et de gouvernement . De la réflexion à l'action C'est dans une (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, 4 mai 2026 : Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a échangé ce jour, avec une délégation de la diaspora gabonaise, élargie à plusieurs influenceurs présents à Libreville dans le cadre de l'inauguration du Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba. Dans une atmosphère directe et tournée vers l'impact, cette rencontre a permis à chacun de présenter ses projets, ses initiatives et ses ambitions pour le (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Union health ministry has issued revised national guidelines for hospital fire safety, mandating stricter checks, regular audits, and clear evacuation protocols, especially for critical care units. These new measures aim to prevent deadly fires by addressing vulnerabilities like high oxygen use and complex electrical systems, with a strong focus on patient safety and preparedness.

The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate focus.

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest coverage on the Iran war with the Daily Mail's as the US and Iran trade attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump's plan to escort ships in the waterway.

Rogers customers are on the hook for a $2,300 iPad after scammers got them to unknowingly sign up for a two-year iPad financing plan. Rogers offered some help as a goodwill gesture, but the victims are disappointed the company won't fully reverse the charges.

Like any online meme worth its weight in clicks, the Scientology speedrun trend doesn't make a lot of sense, at least on the surface. Teens rush Scientology sites for views, jokes and protest — but ex-members warn it can turn risky fast.

The consulate emphasized that it will receive citizens in person "in accordance with the established schedule

«The consequences of the UAE’s exit will likely remain to be seen, at this stage work is processing as usual,» Sungat Yesimkhanov said

«Northern European countries have seen an increase in the number of US military bases and NATO command centers,» Nikolay Korchunov stressed

The Traitors is a high-stakes game that favours deception and betrayal, often uncloaking the darker side of a contestant's nature.

At first glance, it looked as if President Trump was at last taking seriously the need to prise control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran.

It's the nightmare scenario - and one that all cruise ship companies and their passengers dread and hope will never happen.

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[allAfrica] Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defence minister following the death of Sadio Camara in a suspected suicide bombing during a wave of coordinated attacks.

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[New Times] Kigali city authorities have clarified that dedicated bus lanes, introduced to improve the efficiency of public transport, may also be used by other authorised vehicles under specific conditions.

[New Times] The latest warning by seasoned Congolese researcher that genocide ideology in DR Congo is now «at its peak» should trouble every responsible actor in the region and beyond. It is not merely another alarm in a long-running conflict.

[New Times] Rwanda's midwifery profession has expanded from a non-existent structured workforce after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to more than 2,400 midwives today, according to André Gitembagara, President of the Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU).

A small single-engine Embraer 721C plane crashed into a residential building in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com

Pledging crackdowns on welfare, asylum and low-level crime, the Tory leader said voters were 'crying out' for a tougher approach that would deliver 'consequences' for those ripping off the system.