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The business matchmaking roundtable, organised by CAF within the framework of the International Economic Forum held in Panama last week, was the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. It brought together more than 400 business leaders, who h
February 7, 2026

CAF Business Matchmaking Forum generates over US$72m in commercial expectations

PANAMA CITY, Panama The business matchmaking roundtable, organised by CAF within the framework of the International Economic Forum, was the first of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. It…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service.
February 7, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Jamaica eyes stronger ties as CAF rethinks risk metrics

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is looking to deepen its relationship with CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, noting that the financial institution has grown more…
His court date is being finalised.
February 7, 2026

Police arrest suspect linked to multiple house break-ins in St Andrew

A man suspected of being involved in several house break-ins across the St Andrew North Police Division has been arrested. He was apprehended this morning during operations conducted by police…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens in St Andrew on January 20.
February 7, 2026

$100-million recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton.
February 7, 2026

Health community urged to lobby for regulation of social media access among youth

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has called on health professionals to add their voices to the push for regulation of social media use among children 16 years and under as a…
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February 7, 2026

Roadworks for Swallowfield Road in St Andrew

The National Works Agency (NWA) will on Monday, February 9, commence works along Swallowfield Road in St Andrew. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that the…
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February 7, 2026

Man dies after being hit by tree in St Mary

The police in St Mary are investigating the death of a man who died after a tree fell on him. He has been identified as 50-year-old labourer Kalphat Hugo of the Belfield district in the parish.…
In this May 8, 2018, file photo, a Jersey cow feeds in a field on the Francis Thicke organic dairy farm in Fairfield, Iowa.
February 7, 2026

Police warn against buying beef after chemically treated cattle stolen in St Mary

Members of the public, particularly residents of Rose End, St Mary and surrounding areas, are being warned by the police against purchasing beef following the theft of a herd of cows that were…
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February 7, 2026

13-y-o Manchester girl dies after being hit by vehicle

The Manchester police are investigating the death of a teen girl who died after being hit by a vehicle on Friday. She has been identified by the police as 13-year-old Lakeea Thompson , who lived in…