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February 23, 2026
JFJ says it will not be 'intimidated' after Chang’s 'blood money' remark
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it will not be “slandered or intimidated” and is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang accused it of “living off blood money” during a…
February 23, 2026
Police: Three women facing charges after Westmoreland gas station fight leaves one severely burned
Three women are facing criminal charges following a violent altercation at a gas station in Whithorn, Westmoreland that left one with severe burns last week, the police say. Statements have been…
February 23, 2026
New York City remains under state of emergency during massive snowstorm
A massive snowstorm pummelled the northeast United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns,…
February 23, 2026
Medical Association of Jamaica welcomes SCT on sugar-sweetened beverages
The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) has welcomed the move to impose a Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on non-alcoholic beverages containing added sugar or other caloric sweeteners, calling it a…
February 23, 2026
Trump threatens countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened countries around the world to abide by any tariff deals they agreed to, despite the United States Supreme Court striking down many of his far-reaching taxes…
February 23, 2026
Rene L. Lambert | The psychological and social history of Jamaica and African Americans in America
Study a country's customs and it will tell you so much about its people and its cultural norms. Examine its history and it will tell you a lot about its past, its current state and the intended…
February 24, 2026
Advertorial | How to make smarter investments
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February 23, 2026
Another cold front to bring cooler, windy conditions
Jamaicans are being advised by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica to brace for another cold front. The agency says the system is projected to move across Jamaica Monday night through Tuesday.…
February 23, 2026
Powerful winter storm roils travel across US, leading to thousands of flight cancellations
NEW YORK (AP) — Air traffic is coming to a standstill in much of the northeastern U.S. as a powerful storm brings heavy snow and strong winds across the region. Thousands of flight disruptions piled…