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February 4, 2026

Counterfeit US notes and illegal gun seized in Trelawny, two arrested

A man and a woman have been arrested by police in Trelawny following the seizure of counterfeit US currency and an illegal firearm at a premises in Mendez Town on Tuesday. Reports from the Falmouth…
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February 4, 2026

Chicken shortage hits some Corporate Area wholesale and retailers

Several wholesalers and retail outlets across the Corporate Area are experiencing chicken supply issues. Checks conducted by The Gleaner on Tuesday and today revealed that a number of businesses,some…
The decision to plead guilty spared the now 10-year-old child from having to relive the events of March 12, 2022.
February 4, 2026

Father in Bahamas gets 15 years for having sex with daughter

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -A High Court judge in the Bahamas has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to raping his six-year-old daughter four years ago. Justice Dale Fitzpatrick…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, delivering the keynote address at a Founders' Weekend event at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on January 31.
February 4, 2026

Agriculture Minister commits $30 million to CASE to support egg farming

To help drive the resuscitation of the egg industry following Hurricane Melissa, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has committed $30 million to support egg farming at the…
This courtroom sketch shows Ryan Routh, left, throwing his arms up directed at US District Judge Aileen Cannon in frustration as jury selection begins in the trial of Routh, who is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at a golf cou
February 4, 2026

Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are set to ask that a man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 be sentenced to life in prison at a…
Montego Bay United’s Jourdain Fletcher (right) is challenged by Treasure Beach F.C’s goalkeeper Mowey Morgan (left) during their Jamaica Premier League game at St. Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) Sports Complex on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
February 4, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Fletcher mum, but grateful over overseas chance

With negotiations at a crucial point, Montego Bay United ace Jourdain Fletcher is not giving away his hand regarding a move overseas, but he is lauding the value of sticking to your goals with the…
Jolyan Silvera.
February 4, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Sykes to rule on plea as Silvera blames provocation for wife’s death

The prosecution has reportedly accepted a guilty plea from former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Jolyan Silvera, on charges of manslaughter on the grounds of…
Bridgette Samuels Johnson dresses her son Chace Singh’s wounds at their home in Holland Estate, Trelawny.
February 4, 2026 by Janet Silvera

A life changed in a blink

What began as a simple attempt to pick ackees ended in catastrophe. Electrocuted by overhead power lines in Portmore, St Catherine, last January, Chace Singh lost both hands and feet and now needs $10…
Dujuan Richards
February 4, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Reggae Boyz on the move

A number of Jamaican internationals have been active in the transfer market, securing new professional environments, whether it be short-term loan moves or permanent transfers. Chief among the…