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February 2, 2026
Four people, including 92-y-o woman, killed in weekend crashes
“Skidding” and “losing control” were cited as the possible causes for two motor vehicle crashes in Trelawny on the weekend that left three people dead, including a 92-year-old woman. A woman was also…
February 2, 2026
Jamaica records lowest January murder toll in 25 years; Fitz-Henley warns of ongoing threats
While Jamaica recorded its lowest January murder toll in 25 years, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has cautioned that weekend killings in Manchester underscore that violent crime remains a serious threat.
February 2, 2026
Princess Resorts reopens in Hanover, bringing 1,000 tourism workers back to work
The phased reopening of Princess Hotels & Resorts in Hanover has returned 1,000 tourism workers to the employment line, a major development in Jamaica’s post-hurricane tourism recovery. …
February 2, 2026
Security threat disrupts another Portland school
Another security threat forced the suspension of classes at a Portland school on Monday, prompting the evacuation of students and staff and the deployment of emergency responders. The threat was…
February 2, 2026
Johnson Smith renews call for review of sentencing rules after man gets 12 years for setting ex-girlfriend on fire
Senior Cabinet minister Kamina Johnson Smith has repeated calls for a review of Jamaica’s sentencing guidelines after a St Catherine man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for setting his former…
February 2, 2026
Conservative populist Laura Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency - prelim results
(AP) — Conservative populist Laura Fernández won Costa Rica's presidency, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her political…
February 9, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Let’s divert children from lottery scamming – DCP Bailey
WESTERN BUREAU: Acting Deputy Commis-sioner of Police Fitz Bailey is suggesting that more resources and attention be given to diverting children from getting involved in the illicit lottery scam. He…
February 9, 2026
UK’s approach to Caribbean post-Brexit
There have been several articles in the regional press in recent weeks speculating about the United Kingdom’s relationship with the Caribbean after leaving the European Union (EU) scheduled for…
February 2, 2026
Jamaican athletes bag three wins at Millrose Games
JAMAICAN athletes were in great form at yesterday’s 118th staging of the Millrose Games at the Nike Track and Field Center, The Armory, New York. The island’s athletes registered three wins at the…