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Footballer Cory Burke in police custody in January 2026.
February 27, 2026

Reggae Boy Cory Burke, another man fined $2,000 over incident with police at football match in Portmore

Reggae Boy Cory Burke and another man were today each fined $2,000 or five days’ imprisonment on a charge of indecent language arising from an incident with the police at a football match in Portmore,…
His court date is being finalised.
February 27, 2026

More charges for man accused of involvement in multimillion-dollar fraud schemes against financial institutions

More charges have been laid against Dwayne Pitter, one of three persons accused of defrauding several financial institutions of millions of dollars. A total of 36 counts under the Proceeds of Crime…
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February 27, 2026

Three men fatally shot by police in Coral Gardens, St James, INDECOM investigating

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of three men by police during an operation in Coral Gardens, St James. The incident occurred on Thursday night.…
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes making a presentation during ‘A Conversation with the Judiciary’ at The Summit Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Livern Barrett

‘Nobody can dictate to judges’

The head of the judiciary took a swipe at Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck yesterday, saying nobody – “regardless of the office they hold” – can “dictate” to judges how the…
February 27, 2026 by Andre Williams

Defence challenges cop’s account of 2018 operation

Proceedings in the trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 co-accused intensified Thursday as the 11th prosecution witness, a detective inspector, continued under cross-examination…
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (left) and Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority, converse during a press briefing at the WRHA’s offices in Montego Freeport on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Ja equipped to stablilise severe burn cases, says health officials

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid public concern over local treatment options for severe burn victims, health officials have insisted that Jamaica’s health system has the capacity to stabilise critical cases…
Dr Darien Henry, the principal of the Montego Bay Community College, delivers the keynote address at the Institute of Vocational Education and Skills Training Limited’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
February 27, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

‘Dismantle TVET stigma’

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Darien Henry, principal of the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), says stigma against technical and vocational education and training must be end for students to advance in the…
From left: Rochelle Daley, resident advisor at Rex Nettleford Hall; Michael Mullings, keynote speaker and CEO of Chatflow; Sandrene McKenzie, CEO of San’script; and Khalia King, owner of Elethia Creative, in dialogue at Rex Nettleford Hall’s business e
February 27, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs urged to stare down obstacles

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs are being urged not to fear the challenges in the region but, instead, to use those obstacles to find innovative solutions to problems. The call was made on Wednesday by…
Janice McIntosh, newly elected member of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
February 27, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Several first-time candidates elected to Global Jamaica Diaspora Council

Several newcomers have been elected to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), according to the results of the recently held election for council and youth council members. In the United States…