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February 7, 2026
Haiti’s presidential council dissolved after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s presidential council stepped down on Saturday after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a US-backed prime minister, who is expected to remain in power as…
February 7, 2026
Man dies after being hit by tree in St Mary
The police in St Mary are investigating the death of a man who died after a tree fell on him. He has been identified as 50-year-old labourer Kalphat Hugo of the Belfield district in the parish.…
February 7, 2026
Roadworks for Swallowfield Road in St Andrew
The National Works Agency (NWA) will on Monday, February 9, commence works along Swallowfield Road in St Andrew. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that the…
February 7, 2026
Health community urged to lobby for regulation of social media access among youth
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has called on health professionals to add their voices to the push for regulation of social media use among children 16 years and under as a…
February 7, 2026
Former BVI premier files appeal challenging cocaine trafficking and money laundering conviction
MIAMI, CMC – Former British Virgin Islands premier Andrew Fahie has filed an appeal challenging his conviction in the United States, arguing that the government’s sting operation involved a substance…
February 7, 2026
$100-million recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s…
February 7, 2026
Police arrest suspect linked to multiple house break-ins in St Andrew
A man suspected of being involved in several house break-ins across the St Andrew North Police Division has been arrested. He was apprehended this morning during operations conducted by police…
February 7, 2026
Nigerian court orders UK to pay $572 million to families of miners killed during colonial rule
ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay 20 million pounds (US$27 million) each to families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by security forces during British…
February 7, 2026
by Livingston Scott
KSAFA leagues start today
The Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) senior football competitions get under way this weekend, with a full slate of matches in the Championship and Major League, on Saturday and…