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January 26, 2026
US braces for more freezing cold as winter storm leaves at least 29 dead
(AP) - Many in the United States faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the…
January 26, 2026
Jamaica has lost a musical titan, Gov’t and Opposition remember Sly Dunbar
The Government and the Opposition have hailed veteran drummer and musician Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar as an extraordinary and influential figure in Jamaican music who contributed significantly to the musical…
January 26, 2026
Proceedings at murder trial of six cops again interrupted over heated exchange between Wildman and prosecutor
Proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were briefly interrupted this afternoon when the judge summoned prosecution and defence attorneys for a brief in-chambers meeting after defence counsel Hugh…
January 26, 2026
Emergency contracts top $5 billion since Hurricane Melissa, says finance ministry official
The Government estimates that, as of January 8 this year, the value of emergency procurement contracts has exceeded $5 billion since the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Jovell…
January 26, 2026
Adam Stewart named CNW Businessman/Philanthropist of the Year for 2025
Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts, has been named Businessman/Philanthropist of the Year for 2025 by regional news publication Caribbean National Weekly (CNW). In announcing the…
January 26, 2026
Four, including Reggae Boy Cory Burke, charged after Portmore football match incident - police
Reggae Boy Cory Burke is among four men charged following an incident at a football match in Portmore on Sunday, during which two police officers were allegedly assaulted, the police say. They have…
January 26, 2026
Butcher among three charged with alleged violations of agricultural law
Three men, including a butcher, have been charged after police uncovered alleged breaches of the Agricultural Protection Act and the Butcher’s Regulation during operations in Manchester and Clarendon…
January 26, 2026
Israel recovers remains of the last hostage in Gaza; Ceasefire moves into new phase
(AP) — Israel brought home the remains of the last hostage in Gaza on Monday, clearing the way for the next and more challenging phase of its ceasefire with Hamas. The next step is likely to be the…
January 26, 2026
Police commissioner appeals court ruling blocking SSP Cameron's removal as POA chairman
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake is appealing a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his directive to remove Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron as chairman of the Police Officers’ Association (POA). …