WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democrats accused United States (US) President Donald Trump of corruption on Friday after the disclosure of major stock market transactions carried out in his name, although his son denied there was wrongdoing. "The President's corruption is a national security disaster," Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote on X. Warren referred to the purchase of shares in Nvidia -- the maker of advanced chips used by AI companies....

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Integrity Commission on Friday submitted to Parliament, four reports of investigation, together with associated indicative rulings from the Commission’s Director of Corruption Prosecution. Indicating that it anticipates that the reports, and the associated indicative rulings, will be tabled in both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible, the commission says the documents were formally received and signed for at the Parliament at 11:15 am Friday. Hard copies...

It’s a “heart of love” affair for reggae sensation Immanuel “Ras-I” Kerr, who officially released his third studio album, Heart of Love, on May 15. The project is a compilation of groovy, feel-good reggae music with standout tracks including Somewhere Wonderful, Reggae Mountain and Oya featuring Govana. The Kingman Ting and Crazy Over You singer continues to cement his status as a hit-maker, with his new body of work serving...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has raised concerns about the implications of the newly passed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act 2026, warning that the legislation could significantly weaken the authority of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Speaking during a council meeting, Swaby urged councillors to familiarise themselves with the contents of the legislation, describing its impact on local government as “significant and...

VILLY-LE-PELLOUX, France (AFP) — A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday. AFP contacted the Guinness World Records to find out if Lazare had held the record before he passed away on Thursday, but did not receive an immediate response. Lazare, a Papillon dwarf spaniel with stand-up "butterfly" ears, was born on December 4, 1995, according...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Friday said that a “security-related matter” involving a cargo aircraft had occurred at the Piarco International Airport on Thursday and “is currently engaging the attention of state security agencies”. In a statement, the TTPS said that in keeping with the heightened security posture under the ongoing state of emergency (SOE), routine checks identified irregularities which required immediate...

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Government has given the green light to a new initiative aimed at strengthening multilingual education and deepening cultural and economic engagement within the region by establishing Spanish as the country’s official second language. A statement issued following the weekly Cabinet meeting noted that, as part of the national policy decision, the recently re-elected Government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne has mandated...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Accompong Electoral Committee says nomination day activities scheduled for Friday in Accompong, St Elizabeth will proceed as planned despite a Supreme Court injunction ordering a halt to the election process. On Wednesday, Justice N Hart-Hines granted an interim injunction staying both nomination day and election day activities until June 10, 2026, or until the amended application before the court is heard. The legal action was brought by...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will welcome Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), for an official visit to Jamaica from May 16 to 20, 2026. The visit marks a significant milestone in Jamaica’s efforts to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, deepen international partnerships and advance innovation-led economic growth. The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), through one of its 20 agencies, the Jamaica Intellectual...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Last month, EdgeChem partnered with Pentrilo to host Pentrilo Masters World Tour 2026 – Jamaica, an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to elevate professional painting standards across the island. Held at the Caymanas Golf Club on April 29, the workshop transformed the venue into a live working classroom, where Jamaican painters and contractors trained directly under internationally recognised decorative specialist Juan Carlos Paris. Participants engaged in advanced application...

AUSTIN, United States (AFP) — A new idea for combatting America's horrific problem of school shootings is to unleash an unarmed drone to confront the attacker, like a giant buzzing insect. It is the brainchild of a company called Campus Guardian Angel, which has pilot programmes using the technology in Georgia and Florida, with growing interest in Texas. These drones have not yet been battle-tested, however. The approach seems to reflect...

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in quarantine on tiny Pitcairn Island, a volcanic outcrop in the South Pacific famously settled by mutineers from the HMS Bounty. The woman, a US citizen, journeyed halfway across the globe to reach remote Pitcairn Island after disembarking the cruise ship in Saint Helena, authorities said. "We can confirm that someone who had contact with a hantavirus-exposed...