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American rapper Cardi B has broken her silence following the cancellation of her highly anticipated performance at BZR WKND in Jamaica, apologising to disappointed fans while insisting that the circumstances surrounding her withdrawal were beyond her control. In a video message shared on Friday morning, the Bodak Yellow hitmaker said she had initially intended to let the official cancellation statement speak for itself but felt compelled to address the situation amid speculation about the reaso

ST MARY, Jamaica — Police have apprehended four Haitians during an operation along the Annotto Bay main road in St Mary, bringing to 22 the number of Haitians detained across three parishes within a week. The latest incident marks the third reported apprehension involving groups of Haitians in the Portland, St Mary and St Ann Police Division in recent days, raising concerns about a possible human-smuggling operation along Jamaica’s northeastern coastline. The Annotto Bay operation follows two

Growing up in the rural community of Ashton District, Westmoreland, Calleecia Myers never imagined that her journey would one day lead from the quiet hills of Jamaica to corporate leadership in the United States and, ultimately, back home as a hospitality entrepreneur and investor. Raised in a close-knit community grounded in faith, family, hard work and perseverance, Calleecia credits those early values with shaping both her personal and professional success. At age 18, she migrated to the Un

Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief October 9, 2026 — Alberta schedules sovereignty referendum amid polarization; Canadian arrests in US rise to 557 as travel falls 25%; Washington rules out Iran strike before midterms and proposes $70,000 OPT fees. The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 9, 2026 — Kramatorsk strike kills 30 as Ukraine heads to US talks; EU warns of 12–15% winter gas shortfall; Italy wins approval for defence spending escape clause; Germany reels from district office shooting. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief October 9, 2026 — Seoul recalls its Ukraine ambassador over North Korean prisoners; Sumatra haze disrupts flights and schools; Australia's Firmus withdraws $5B IPO amid AI caution; Nikkei falls on tech sell-off. The post Asia Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief October 9, 2026 — South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence in Johannesburg and Durban; Kenya reports negative Ebola test and 354 nationals involved in Russia-Ukraine war; Ethiopia sees Eritrean deployments and Tigray fighting; UN extends Darfur arms embargo. The post Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Global Champions Tour Rabat finals run 30 October to 1 November 2026, with day tickets from about US$18 and tips for US visitors. The post Rabat Hosts Global Champions Tour Finals From 30 October appeared first on The Rio Times.

Lagos airport expects a bridge between Terminals 1 and 2 to open by December and asks travelers to arrive three to four hours before departure. The post Lagos Airport Asks Flyers to Arrive Up to 4 Hours Early appeared first on The Rio Times.

Where should Americans live in Costa Rica? We rank four areas on safety, climate and visas, with 873 homicides in 2025 and a 37.7 rate in Limón. The post Best Places to Live in Costa Rica for Expats 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ha*Ash Costa Rica guide: the Louisiana-born sisters play Parque Viva near SJO airport on Saturday 6 February 2027, with seats from about US$99. The post Ha*Ash Plays Alajuela, Costa Rica, on 6 February 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Marc Anthony Manizales guide: the salsa star headlines the fair's big night at Estadio Palogrande on 9 January 2027, with tickets from about US$47. The post Marc Anthony Plays Manizales on 9 January 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Placebo Bogotá 2027: the British band plays the Movistar Arena on Thursday 11 March. Tickets cost about US$58 to US$223, fees included. The post Placebo Plays Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on 11 March 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.

LASCO Financial Services has revealed that it began holding back 30 per cent of donations made through the Government’s Hurricane Melissa relief platform after its system flagged as suspicious, a number of transactions linked to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). LASCO said it remitted 70 per cent of the money received to ODPEM daily while the reserve was being held, with more than 95 per cent of all donated amounts having been paid over to the agency by the e

Attorney Hugh Wildman on Thursday insisted that he would never deliberately stay way from the fraud trial of his client Fritz Pinnock in the St Andrew Parish Court, but said his involvement in the murder case of six cops in the Home Circuit Court, downtown Kingston, has been creating unavoidable scheduling clashes due to the latter matter being dragged out by the prosecution. Wildman was defending himself at a news conference he called a day after Justice Sanchia Burrell told Pinnock that he ma

MONTEGO BAY, St James — A man accused of killing his wife who was visiting Jamaica to celebrate her birthday has complained of being beaten by prison guards. Dane Watson, 31, appeared before the St James Parish Court on Thursday charged with murder in relation to the death of 35-year-old Melissa Samnath, a Jamaican- American who was living in New York at the time of her death. Watson’s attorney, Nathan Geddes-Morrison, who told the court his client needed medical attention after being assaulte

“Mi want back me money.” That was the blunt response from one disappointed patron on social media Thursday as news spread that international rap superstar Cardi B would no longer headline BZR WKND Jamaica on October 18. For others, the disappointment quickly turned into questions about their pockets. “I heard that Cardi cancelled. How do I process my refund?” one patron asked. “This must be some sick joke cuz me book my flight and buy my concert ticket. Who ago reimburse me?” another wrote.

WITH potholes causing almost daily logjams in the Corporate Area, the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has started a major road patching project across the city. Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby says patching has started on badly damaged sections of 20 to 25 roads, including some which he said are under the control of the National Works Agency (NWA). Swaby said the municipal corporation is targeting some of the worst-affected areas in downtown Kingston, and New Kingston, with su

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — As Jamaica observes Mental Health Week, a host of activities are being staged in the southern region to raise awareness and promote emotional well-being. Dr Kevin Goulbourne, director of mental health and substance abuse services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and Dr Melissa Flinch, medical doctor and mental health advocate, told the Jamaica Observer that the week of activities will culminate on Friday with a Mental Wellness in the Park event at Brooks Park in

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Mandeville Mayor Donovan Mitchell has announced that, effective November 26, there will be a ban on the use of the Central Car Park in the town centre for a wholesale market. “The decision follows numerous complaints received from the taxi associations. The [Manchester Municipal] Corporation must ensure that the car park can effectively serve its intended purpose and facilitate orderly transportation,” Mitchell said during Thursday’s sitting of the corporation. “I was