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February 1, 2026

Probe launched into suspected drowning of teen boy in Rio Cobre

An investigation is under way into the suspected drowning of a 14-year-old boy in the Rio Cobre in his community of Gordon Pen, St Catherine on Saturday. The teen has been identified by the police as…
Keznamdi is the winner in the Best Reggae Album category at the 68th Grammy Awards.
February 1, 2026

Keznamdi wins Grammy for Best Reggae Album

Blxxd & Fyah by Keznamdi has won in the Best Reggae Album category at the 68th Grammy Awards. The announcement was made a short while ago at the ceremony now taking place at the Crypto.com Arena…
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February 1, 2026

Trinidad PM issues stern warning to gangs

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued a stern warning to gangs and recently released detainees, saying law-abiding citizens are fed up with criminal activity.…
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February 1, 2026

Woman shot dead in early-morning gun attack in Shelter Rock, Spanish Town

A woman was gunned down in Shelter Rock, Spanish Town, St Catherine, early this morning. She has been identified by the police as 42-year-old hairdresser Camille Kerr of Jones Pen in Beacon Hill,…
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February 1, 2026

Manchester man who was in custody since 2024 freed after judge upholds no-case submission

A 30-year-old Manchester man who was accused of breaking into an establishment and stealing items in 2024 was on Friday freed in the parish court after the judge upheld a no-case submission. Garnet…
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda (centre), along with Member of Parliament for St Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey (left), and Project Manager with Vinci Construction, Thomas Savary (right), tour the Rio Cobre
February 1, 2026

Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant project on track

The Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant project is on track, and is slated for completion by May of 2027, says Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda. The Minister who, along…
Fire at Ammar’s in downtown Kingston on February 1
February 1, 2026

Ammar’s in downtown Kingston gutted by fire

The Ammar’s department store in downtown Kingston has been gutted by a fire. The losses are believed to be in the millions. The fire department indicated that a call reporting a blaze at the…
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, January 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
February 1, 2026

Trump says US is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as he moves to cut its oil supplies

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said the United States was beginning to talk with Cuban leaders as his administration puts greater pressure on the communist-run island and cuts off…

PACK PLAYS, ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, wins the Eileen Cliggott Memorial Trophy over six and a half furlongs at Caymanas Park yesterday.
February 1, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Pack Plays pounces on Of A Revolution’s second flop

Mouttet Mile Day’s Bruceontheloose Sprint winner, seven-year-old Florida-invader OF A REVOLUTION, flopped for the second consecutive race this season, outsprinted by fellow American PACK PLAYS in…