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February 26, 2026
Chief Justice pushes back at Chuck over child diversion criticism against judges
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has pushed back against criticism from Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck regarding the Child Diversion Programme, saying that no one, regardless of…
February 26, 2026
Update | Westmoreland pump attendant accused of setting woman on fire granted $350,000 bail
The 30-year-old Westmoreland pump attendant accused of setting a woman on fire during an altercation at a gas station in Whithorn has been granted $350,000 bail with one or two sureties. Collate…
February 26, 2026
US Congressman says Jamaica will ‘face consequences’ in criticism against Holness over Cuba comments
United States Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez has warned that “Jamaica will face the consequences” for comments made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness about Cuba on Tuesday. Holness, in his address…
February 26, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Guilty pleas not intended ahead of joining child diversion programmes – Chuck
Some judges appear to be misinterpreting the Child Diversion Act by compelling minors to plead guilty to criminal charges before steering them to intervention programmes, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck…
February 26, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Witness claims no knowledge of deceased nephew's connection to Grants Pen men
An uncle of Matthew Lee, one of the three men killed during a police operation in 2013, testified that he had no knowledge of repeated warnings allegedly given by the young man’s father about his…
February 26, 2026
NWC revenue plunges
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has suffered a $3-billion loss in revenue following the passage of Hurricane Melissa and another $3.7 billion in estimated damage to infrastructure. Acting…
February 26, 2026
by Sashana Small
Relatives raise concerns over visitation limits at Golden Age Home
The relatives of a resident at the Golden Age Home in Vineyard Town, Kingston, are voicing concern over a visitation policy that prevents family members from accessing the wards. The family member,…
February 26, 2026
Media educator bats for including community radio in disaster planning
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Patrick Prendergast, director of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication, is renewing the call for community radio stations to be formally embedded in Jamaica’s disaster…
February 26, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Last-minute gov’t intervention saves Blenheim civic ceremony for Bustamante
Western Bureau: The plan to scale down Tuesday’s annual celebration of National Hero Sir Alexander Bustamante’s birthday at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, was averted at the last minute after…