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February 6, 2026
University student charged in deaths of four persons to return to court Feb 10
University student Kengu Black, charged with causing the deaths of four people in a crash last year, is to return to court on February 10 after the matter was adjourned on Friday. Her $800,000 bail…
February 6, 2026
St Elizabeth man charged over alleged cocaine bust at Sangster airport to seek bail
The St Elizabeth farmer facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged seizure of approximately $30 million worth of cocaine in three suitcases at Sangster International Airport last month was…
February 6, 2026
Bath Botanical Gardens to be rehabilitated at a cost of $29.5 million
Bath Botanical Gardens in St Thomas will be rehabilitated over a five-month period at a cost of $29.5 million. The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), along with the Ministries of Tourism, and…
February 6, 2026
Man accused of shooting at police freed after repeated absence of police witness
A man who was accused of shooting at the police in November 2021 was freed in the Gun Court today arising from the repeated absence of a police witness to appear in court. Kemar Edwards, who was…
February 6, 2026
Section of Long Hill to Anchovy road in St James to be closed on Sunday for maintenance works
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Sunday, February 8, a section of the Long Hill to Anchovy main road in St James will be temporarily closed to facilitate necessary maintenance…
February 6, 2026
TikToker charged for allegedly pulling gun on relative
Twenty-nine-year-old TikToker Jevaney Burnett, otherwise called 'Siva', has been charged by police for allegedly pulled a gun on a relative during an altercation in Douglas Castle, St Ann on…
February 6, 2026
Updated | Three men, including policeman, shot in Chisholm Avenue, St Andrew gun attack
Three men, including a policeman, were shot during a gun attack along Chisholm Avenue in St Andrew on Friday evening. They were rushed to hospital for treatment. The 39-year-old policeman was…
February 5, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Red-tape gridlock
Jamaica’s ability to develop at a faster pace is being hampered by “excessive bureaucracy”, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is arguing. Holness, who was speaking at the official handover ceremony of…
February 5, 2026
Something Extra
The Pegasus Ballroom recently came alive with merriment and excitement as the Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited team, celebrated the 60th anniversary of Caymanas Park. Here are some of…