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The trophy cabinet, which housed pictures and trophies won over several decades, is now in ruin.
13 Feb, 2026 0

MoBay Boys and Girls’ Club reels from Melissa’s blow

WESTERN BUREAU: The Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club (MBB&GC), which has a rich history of positively impacting the lives of young people in St James over several decades, is still reeling after…
Improper parking and street vending in Annotto Bay, St Mary.
13 Feb, 2026 0

Officials move to restore order in congested Annotto Bay

Public disorder in Annotto Bay has become a mounting concern for residents and businesses, prompting calls for tighter enforcement against illegal vending and chronic traffic congestion in the St Mary…
Dr Janique Baldwin-Miller.
13 Feb, 2026 0

More post-Melissa counselling needed across St Elizabeth

WESTERN BUREAU: The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has so far delivered mental health care to roughly 2,000 residents of St Elizabeth following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the record…
A Chetwood Memorial Primary School student uses a desktop computer as JLS Communications Director Royane Green (standing left), JLS Director General Maureen Thompson (centre), and UNESCO Caribbean Director Eric Falt (right) look on.
13 Feb, 2026 0

Children’s computer lab reopens at St James Parish Library

The chatter of children filled the newly refurbished Children’s Computer Lab at the St James Parish Library as grade-five students from Chetwood Memorial Primary School became the first to explore the…
13 Feb, 2026 0

Man shot dead after allegedly pointing gun at police in Kingston; INDECOM probing

The Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of a man by members of the security forces during an operation in Bayshore Park, Harbour View in eastern Kingston on…
Zimbabwe's Ryan Burl celebrates the wicket of Australia's Glenn Maxwell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 13, 2026.
13 Feb, 2026 0

Australia suffers shock defeat by Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup

(AP) — Zimbabwe caused the first major upset at the T20 Cricket World Cup with a surprise 23-run win against Australia on Friday. Blessing Muzarabani grabbed 4-17 and Brad Evans picked up 3-23 as…
13 Feb, 2026 0

Three charged with murder of St Catherine teacher

Three men have been charged with the January 9 murder of a teacher in Gordon Pen, St Catherine, police in the St Catherine North Division have confirmed. Charged are Tyrick Fennell, otherwise called…
Dr Jarbas Barbosa (right), PAHO Director, signs the Framework Agreement as Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, PAHO assistant director witnesses, on February 13, 2026.
13 Feb, 2026 0

PAHO and CARPHA sign agreement to strengthen regional health collaboration

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening regional public health collaboration. The 2026-2030…
13 Feb, 2026 0

St Andrew police warn of rising use of ski-masks by criminals

The St Andrew North police are raising fresh concerns over the what they say is the increasing use of ski-masks by criminals, particularly in cases where suspects pose as legitimate customers before…