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The caucus is headed by US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.
January 16, 2026

US Congressional Black Caucus demands reversal of green card suspension

The United States Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling on the Trump Administration to immediately reverse its decision to suspend immigrant visa processing for persons from 75 countries,…
January 16, 2026

Case involving man charged in New Year's Day shooting of 13-y-o transferred to Gun Court

The case involving a St Catherine man accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl on New Year’s Day has been transferred to the High Division of the Gun Court. Aaron Ornaldo Esty, 37, a mason from…
People carry a Cuban flag during a government-organized rally protesting the killing of Cuban officers in Venezuela while United States forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, in Havana, Cuba on January 16, 2026.
January 16, 2026

Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release

(AP) - Tens of thousands of Cubans demonstrated Friday outside the United States Embassy in Havana to decry the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela and demand that the government release former…
Once the roof fails, everything beneath it is exposed – walls, wiring, floors, possessions, and dignity. That is why any serious use of recovery funds must begin above your head. Here you can see that Hurricane Melissa took off the entire roof of the Pet
January 16, 2026

Government cash grants after Hurricane Melissa shift focus to how homes are rebuilt

Jamaica is likkle, but we are talwah. The saying reflects generations of endurance, rebuilding, and resilience. But toughness alone does not stop a hurricane. What reduces damage is preparation, sound…
Several bucket trucks seen on Carawina Road in Westmoreland as JPS continued several kilometres of repair work along the power line section leading to the National Water Commission’s Roaring River Pump. The energization of the lines aims to restore water
January 16, 2026

JPS: Power restored to Roaring River Pump; electricity returns to several Westmoreland communities

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has completed restoration of electricity to the Roaring River National Water Commission (NWC) pump, which serves residents across Westmoreland. …
January 16, 2026

Man charged after gun fired during Westmoreland bar dispute - police

A 29-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged with multiple firearm-related offences after he allegedly fired shots from a gun during a dispute at a bar the parish in November last year. The…
January 16, 2026

Doctors join sick-out at Cornwall Regional over overcrowding, safety concerns

Doctors at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) have joined nurses in protest action at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department, citing severe overcrowding and unsafe working conditions at the…
This image made from video shows the scene after flooding in Tete Province, Mozambique on January 15, 2026.
January 16, 2026

More than 100 dead in torrential rain and floods across southern Africa

(AP) — Torrential rains and flooding have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Authorities warned Friday that more severe weather was expected across several countries…
Damion Crawford, opposition spokesman on education, addressing the Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting at The Summit House in New Kingston on Thursday.
January 16, 2026 by Andre Williams

Crawford: Put more focus on learning recovery

Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford says the national conversation following Hurricane Melissa is missing the mark, remaining fixated on learning loss while largely ignoring the urgent…