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02 Feb, 2026
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Cuban diplomat says no dialogue with the US but the island is open to one
(AP) — A senior Cuban diplomat told The Associated Press on Monday that his government is not in dialogue with the United States but is open to one if certain criteria are met, as tensions remain high…
02 Feb, 2026
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Nand C. Bardouille | CARICOM’s inflection point
On January 30, along with a team that included Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Carla Barnett, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Terrance Drew paid an official visit to Trinidad and…
02 Feb, 2026
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Jolyan Silvera, the ex-PNP MP charged with wife's murder, pleads guilty to manslaughter
Former People’s National Party Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Jolyan Silvera, has reportedly pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter in connection with the death of his wife,…
02 Feb, 2026
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Health Ministry urges caution as high winds and cooler temperatures affect Jamaica
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising members of the public to take necessary precautions as the island experiences high winds and cooler temperatures. “High winds pose a risk of flying…
02 Feb, 2026
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Four people, including 92-y-o woman, killed in weekend crashes
“Skidding” and “losing control” were cited as the possible causes for two motor vehicle crashes in Trelawny on the weekend that left three people dead, including a 92-year-old woman. A woman was also…
02 Feb, 2026
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Jamaica records lowest January murder toll in 25 years; Fitz-Henley warns of ongoing threats
While Jamaica recorded its lowest January murder toll in 25 years, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has cautioned that weekend killings in Manchester underscore that violent crime remains a serious threat.
02 Feb, 2026
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Princess Resorts reopens in Hanover, bringing 1,000 tourism workers back to work
The phased reopening of Princess Hotels & Resorts in Hanover has returned 1,000 tourism workers to the employment line, a major development in Jamaica’s post-hurricane tourism recovery. …
02 Feb, 2026
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Security threat disrupts another Portland school
Another security threat forced the suspension of classes at a Portland school on Monday, prompting the evacuation of students and staff and the deployment of emergency responders. The threat was…
02 Feb, 2026
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Johnson Smith renews call for review of sentencing rules after man gets 12 years for setting ex-girlfriend on fire
Senior Cabinet minister Kamina Johnson Smith has repeated calls for a review of Jamaica’s sentencing guidelines after a St Catherine man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for setting his former…