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February 20, 2026
Chuck urges new JPs to get 'well-informed' to help combat misinformation
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has urged newly commissioned justices of the peace )JPs) in Portland to become well-informed to avoid misinforming members of the public. “The last thing I want you to…
February 20, 2026
PNP: ‘Man-made logistics crisis’ at Kingston port driving up hurting business and returning residents
Opposition spokesman Anthony Hylton says the Government’s "failure" to address recurring congestion at the Port of Kingston is driving up costs for hurricane recovery and hurting small…
February 20, 2026
Update | 21-y-o police constable charged for murder of St Mary businessman
A policeman has been charged for the murder of St Mary businessman Garfield Singh, who was gunned down at his home in Boscobel last week. Further, another policeman has also been charged for…
February 21, 2026
Three men charged for murder of St Catherine teacher remanded, case moved to Gun Court
The three men accused of the deadly gun attack on St Catherine teacher and construction consultant Damion Dunn were today further remanded in the parish court, with the case being transferred to the…
February 20, 2026
Trump says he’ll sign an executive order to enact a 10% global tariff
United States President Donald Trump today said he’ll sign an executive order that would impose a 10% global tariff as an alternative while pressing his trade policies by other means after the Supreme…
February 20, 2026
Farmers in Trelawny warned against bush fires as dry season approaches
The fire department in Trelawny is appealing to farmers to desist from setting bush fires as the dry season approaches. Superintendent Roland Walters, speaking in an interview with The Gleaner, urged…
February 20, 2026
Jamaicans among over 80 inmates to be deported by Bahamas to ease prison overcrowding
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Jamaicans are among 85 inmates in the Bahamas who have been granted the prerogative of mercy by the government on the condition that they do not return to the country, as the…
February 20, 2026
Amid fallout from Melissa, gov’t must address contract employment in tourism to protect workers — Opposition
As hundreds of hospitality workers sit at home in post-hurricane uncertainty, the Opposition says now is the time for the Government to address the issue of contract employment in the sector, arguing…
February 20, 2026
Judge urges defence to avoid delays in Clansman murder trial as over 90 witnesses still to testify
Justice Dale Palmer has again called on defence attorneys in the Clansman Gang murder trial to make better use of the court’s time by agreeing on matters that are not in dispute, warning that the…