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February 27, 2026 by Andre Williams

Defence challenges cop’s account of 2018 operation

Proceedings in the trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 co-accused intensified Thursday as the 11th prosecution witness, a detective inspector, continued under cross-examination…
Tottenham’s head coach Igor Tudor
February 27, 2026

Danger is real for Spurs as EPL relegation looms

LONDON (AP): What has been increasingly apparent to despairing Tottenham fans for some months is now suddenly clear for everyone: their team could genuinely be relegated from the English Premier…
Former US Ambassador Luis G. Moreno.
February 27, 2026 by Sashana Small

NO PENALTY THREAT

Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica Luis G. Moreno has dismissed as “silly” suggestions that Jamaica could face penalties from the US over Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ remarks on Cuba’s…
From left: Rochelle Daley, resident advisor at Rex Nettleford Hall; Michael Mullings, keynote speaker and CEO of Chatflow; Sandrene McKenzie, CEO of San’script; and Khalia King, owner of Elethia Creative, in dialogue at Rex Nettleford Hall’s business e
February 27, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs urged to stare down obstacles

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs are being urged not to fear the challenges in the region but, instead, to use those obstacles to find innovative solutions to problems. The call was made on Wednesday by…
Deputy Superintendent Rohan Ritchie, commanding officer for St Thomas.
February 27, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Shooting suspect nabbed after 20 years

Two decades since he allegedly shot a woman in the face in front of her child, disfiguring her features and altering her speech for life, Collin ‘Tumpa Dragon’ Mowatt has been nabbed. On Wednesday,…
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes making a presentation during ‘A Conversation with the Judiciary’ at The Summit Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Livern Barrett

‘Nobody can dictate to judges’

The head of the judiciary took a swipe at Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck yesterday, saying nobody – “regardless of the office they hold” – can “dictate” to judges how the…
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (left) and Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority, converse during a press briefing at the WRHA’s offices in Montego Freeport on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Ja equipped to stablilise severe burn cases, says health officials

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid public concern over local treatment options for severe burn victims, health officials have insisted that Jamaica’s health system has the capacity to stabilise critical cases…
An employee of China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) constructs a retaining wall along the St Thomas main road in the vicinity of the Grants Pen community in 2020.
February 27, 2026

Editorial | The HEART of skills

It is a long-standing complaint that Jamaica has a scarcity of skilled or certified trades people, such as carpenters, masons and plumbers. Even if they are good at the basics, they often fall short…
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.
February 27, 2026

Maduro’s lawyer says Venezuela gov’t blocked from paying legal fees

The Trump administration is blocking Venezuela’s government from paying for the cost of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s defence against drug trafficking charges in New York, a move that potentially…