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February 1, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
Of love and Pentecostal fire
I recently chanced upon Pastor Duhaney Simmonds at a spot along Great George Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. He was immaculately dressed, standing straight in his sartorial spendour. He…
January 31, 2026
Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government
HAVANA (AP) — Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the US government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular…
January 31, 2026
Cayman Islands sends US$1 million to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – The Cayman Islands Government has sent US$1 million to Jamaica to help the island recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. This was part of the…
January 31, 2026
Man charged for allegedly stealing from rooms of guests at resort in Tower Isle
A man has been charged after allegedly entering the rooms of guests at a resort in Tower Isle, St Mary, and stealing cash and personal items, including designer bags. Charged with burglary and…
January 31, 2026
Police assure that Bath area in St Thomas safe amid recent concerns
Responding to public discourse about the safety of Bath in St Thomas and the popular Bath Fountain attraction, the police in the division are assuring the public that the area is safe. Inspector…
January 31, 2026
Cornwall College football coach, wife charged over alleged cocaine bust at their home
St James football coach, 56-year-old Hector Wright, and his wife, 42-year-old Jodi-Ann Coke-Wright, have been charged following the alleged seizure of a quantity of cocaine at their home in Catherine…
January 31, 2026
Tighter Jamaica Customs screening coming for bags and cargo of arriving passengers
The passenger bags and cargo of Jamaicans arriving home as well as visitors are set to undergo greater scrutiny as the Jamaica Customs Agency moves to crack down on illicit goods. Jamaica Customs has…
January 31, 2026
United Nations faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ without urgent action, UN chief says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues — a…
January 31, 2026
Portmore woman charged with fraud after allegedly failing to provide headstones
A Portmore, St Catherine woman has been charged with fraud after allegedly collecting money and failing to provide headstones. She is 31-year-old Tash Hylton, who has been charged with fraudulent…