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February 9, 2026
Ibrahim Traoré is not a hero
THE EDITOR, Madam:
February 9, 2026
Ronald Thwaites | ‘Set Han’ against ourselves
One of Prime Minister Holness’s more consequential statements recently was his understanding of how the advancement of the nation is cramped by unresponsive public bureaucrats and the obtuse systems…
February 9, 2026
Letter of the Day | Speed needs systems, not shortcuts
THE EDITOR, Madam: T he Gleaner editorial, “Trash the rules, then” of Sunday, February 8, rightly defends the integrity of Jamaica’s procurement framework and highlights the dangers that arise when…
February 9, 2026
What is the long-term plan to address flooding in Lucea?
THE EDITOR, Madam: For several years, heavy rainfall has led to major flooding in Lucea, affecting businesses, leaving people stranded, stuck on traffic, on the brink of being swept away and…
February 8, 2026
‘Take the vaccine, please,’ top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading US health official on Sunday urged people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states and as the United States is at risk of losing…
February 8, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa freed after eight months in prison
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa on Sunday was released after more than eight months in prison for what are widely considered to be politically motivated…
February 8, 2026
20 rounds of ammunition found in abandoned house in St Andrew
The police are reporting the seizure of 20 rounds of ammunition in an abandoned house in St Andrew. No arrests were made. Reports from the Elletson Road police are that about 5:45 p.m. on Friday,…
February 8, 2026
NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as the agency conducts validation checks to strengthen safeguards. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on February 5, Assistant…
February 8, 2026
Contractor delays challenge timeline for Western children’s hospital as staffing plans advance
Despite contractor-related delays, the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital remains targeted for completion and phased opening this calendar year, Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton…