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January 19, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Destination Assurance white paper to be tabled in Parliament shortly
A white paper on Destination Assurance, aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s tourism industry in order to ensure its sustainability, was presented to Cabinet last Monday and is expected to come to…
January 19, 2026
by Carlton FearonGuest Columnist
When ‘mind your own business’ becomes a moral blindfold
Few phrases travel more easily through our society than “mind your own business”. It is offered as wisdom, as protection, and often as virtue. Closely tied to it are other familiar sayings: “keep out…
January 19, 2026
Jafaz Ally | Combating regional security threats
In the list of priorities for the Caribbean, security warrants a place at the top. Security is larger than protecting one’s borders. It is a multi-faceted process that involves several actors and many…
January 18, 2026
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 10 people
MADRID (AP) — A high-speed train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, jumping onto the track in the opposite direction and hitting an oncoming train, the Spanish rail operator Adif said. Emergency…
January 18, 2026
Trump says eight European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to…
January 18, 2026
St Mary man charged for stealing over 200 pineapples from farm
A St Mary man has been charged for stealing over 200 pineapples from a farm in the parish. He is 37-year-old taxi operator Anthony Taylor, otherwise known as ‘Waggy’, of Nutsfield in Islington, who…
January 18, 2026
Over 100 rounds of ammunition and two guns seized in Santa Cruz, two arrested
The police in St Elizabeth on Saturday arrested two people following the seizure of more than 100 assorted rounds of ammunition and two firearms during an operation in Santa Cruz. The identities of…
January 18, 2026
St Andrew bearer charged with public mischief after filing false robbery report
A St Andrew bearer has been charged for allegedly filing a false police report claiming he was robbed of his company-issued motorcycle and cellphone. Twenty-seven-year-old Jovan Gayle, otherwise…
January 18, 2026
Wedderburn confident as Jamaica U-19 football team eyes CASA Youth Classic title
Omar Wedderburn, coach of the ISSA All Schools (Jamaica) Under-19 football team, has urged players to place a strong emphasis on patience and tactical discipline as they prepare for this evening’s…