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February 14, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Jamaican Canadian Association honours outstanding volunteers
Three exceptional volunteers–an individual, a soccer club, and a growing business – were recognised for answering the call to help Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. At its “Boonoonoonoos…
February 14, 2026
Belmont Academy gets support to sustain learning after Hurricane Melissa
Months after Hurricane Melissa devastated sections of western Jamaica, Belmont Academy in Bluefields, Westmoreland remains in rebuilding mode, supported by the goodwill of local companies, such as JN…
February 14, 2026
by Montel Gordon
Torch Exchange set to ignite new wave of black leadership
LONDON: A conference has been launched in Birmingham to address one of Britain’s most urgent challenges: strengthening black leadership pipelines across business, public service, and civic life.
February 13, 2026
US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own as immigration officials expanded the practice over the last year…
February 13, 2026
CPL to return to Jamaica this summer - Grange
Minister of Sport Olivia Grange has announced that the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be back in Jamaica this summer. Grange said that the Cabinet gave approval for a new Jamaica franchise and…
February 13, 2026
Teacher at Buff Bay High dies after falling ill
The school community at Buff Bay High in Portland is in mourning after a teacher died after falling ill while at the institution. Her name has not been disclosed as efforts continue to inform her…
February 13, 2026
New Barbados gov’t to introduce legislation to deal with politicians crossing the political floor
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley has indicated that her new Barbados Labour Party (BLP) government will introduce legislation dealing with how legislators cross the floor…
February 13, 2026
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to public sector wage proposal
Minister of Finance and the Public Service,Fayval Williams, says the Government remains committed to the wage offer put forward to the public-sector workers. Williams, who was addressing the House of…
February 13, 2026
Sections of Spanish Town Road being repaired by NWA
The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is now undertaking repair works along sections of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew. The corridors being repaired are from Six Miles to the Weymouth Drive…