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February 25, 2026
5th annual Marcus Garvey Groundings set for South Florida today
The Marcus Garvey Groundings, the Black History Month cultural celebration of Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the country’s reggae music that’s presented by the Consulate General of…
February 25, 2026
Hill in Colombia for technical exchange special economic zones
Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment, and commerce, is participating in a technical exchange on best practices in the design and operation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bogotá,…
February 25, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Over 200 certified under FAO Rural Livelihoods Project in Kitson Town
More than 200 farmers, youth, and entrepreneurs in Kitson Town have been certified under a US$1 million Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agrifood Systems project, a rural-development…
February 25, 2026
Heavy rains flood road to Baxter’s Mountain Primary in St Mary
Heavy rains disrupted classes at Baxter’s Mountain Primary School in St Mary, leaving students and staff marooned on Wednesday. Principal Sherene Harris said torrential rainfall from Tuesday into…
February 25, 2026
PNP MP Dwayne Vaz and his driver charged after alleged assault in Westmoreland
People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Dwayne Vaz and his driver have been charged following an alleged assault in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday. Vaz denied any…
February 25, 2026
PNP spokesman calls for NEPA to be moved to environment ministry
Opposition spokesman on environment Omar Newell is urging the Government to transfer the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) from the economic growth ministry to the Ministry of…
February 25, 2026
Cuba says boat from Florida opened fire at its soldiers
(AP) — Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the United States who were trying to infiltrate the island…
February 25, 2026
Farm worker’s sacrifice fuels daughter’s dream
For 19-year-old Shantoya Smikle, the journey to law school is rooted in the sacrifice of her father, Mark Smikle, a seasonal farm worker in Canada, whose years of labour have helped to cultivate her…
February 25, 2026
‘Reckless and unbecoming’ …Opposition condemns Chang’s ‘blood money’ remark about JFJ
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson, has condemned recent remarks by Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang describing the human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice…