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ISSA president Keith Wellington.
February 13, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

ISSA president proud of U17 World Cup qualification

President of the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Keith Wellington praised schoolboy footballers who were a part of the under 17 Reggae Boyz that qualified for the 2026 FIFA Men’s U17…
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February 12, 2026

St Catherine municipality introduces one-month amnesty for unapproved construction

The St Catherine Municipal Corporation has introduced a one-month amnesty for residents who have undertaken, or are in the process of undertaking, construction work without the requisite permits and…
Police officers stand guard during an anti-gang operation in the Kenscoff neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, February 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
February 12, 2026

UNICEF says recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country, according to a new UNICEF…
Merna Robinson and Phyllis Powell
February 12, 2026

Two women killed in Bayshore Park, Harbour View gun attack

Two women were shot and killed early this morning in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, sending shockwaves through the East Kingston community. The deceased have been identified as 82-year-old Merna…
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February 12, 2026

St Catherine Health Department orders closure of slaughterhouse in Glengoffe

A slaughterhouse in Glengoffe, St Catherine, has been closed by the health department due to sanitation and other issues. Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of the St Catherine Municipal…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen delivering the Throne Speech at the opening of the 2026/2027 parliamentary year at Gordon House on February 12.
February 12, 2026

New electricity licence, Portmore parish status, and ride-hailing policy among priorities for new legislative year

Negotiating a new all-island electricity licence, Portmore parish status, tougher penalties for sexual crimes, and advancing a ride-hailing policy are among the key priorities for the Holness-led…
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February 12, 2026

Judge questions police station bail practices during SSP Wayne Cameron court appearance

A judge in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today raised questions about the police’s station bail practices as she expressed concerns about the sum of the station bail granted to Chairman of…
The Mexican Navy ship Papaloapan arrives to Havana Bay, Cuba, Thursday, February 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
February 12, 2026

Mexico delivers humanitarian aid to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

HAVANA (AP) — Two Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid docked in Cuba on Thursday as a United States blockade deepens the island’s energy crisis. The ships arrived two weeks after US…
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February 12, 2026

Man accused of posing as police to carry out fatal Manchester home invasion charged

A man accused of being one of two men who posed as the police and fatally shot a man inside his home in Newport, Manchester has been charged with murder. He is 27-year-old Ceejay Wilson, a…