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January 3, 2026

Jamaica can’t take on Haiti’s problems

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Dennis Minott in In Focus, Sunday Gleaner of December 28. It is a great article, but there are caveats.
The NHT said correctly submitted applications will be processed within 15 working days.
January 2, 2026

NHT addresses tech issues as 2026 refund applications start

The National Housing Trust (NHT) says its information technology team is addressing challenges being experienced by some contributors attempting to access its online portal to submit applications for…
Some of the new vehicles that recently arrived on the island and were commissioned by the Jamaica Public Service on January 2, 2025 at the company's Hunt's Bay Plant in Kingston.
January 2, 2026

JPS adds 270 trucks, 470 line workers to accelerate power restoration

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has commissioned another 270 trucks and 470 new linesmen for the hardest hit parishes, where persons are living without electricity, following the passage of Hurricane…
The William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
January 2, 2026

William Knibb High School to reopen in phases amid $400M hurricane damage

William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. …
January 2, 2026

Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas

Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin…
In this photo provided by the Federal Road Safety Corps, people gather at the accident scene of British boxer Anthony Joshua in Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Federal Road Safety Corps via AP)
January 2, 2026

Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji…
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January 2, 2026

Drivers in St Ann, St Mary and Portland urged to exercise caution amid flooding from persistent rainfall

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising drivers and other road users in St Ann, St Mary and Portland to exercise caution, as persistent rainfall has resulted in flooding, blocked drains and…
Fitz Jackson. - File photo.
January 2, 2026

PNP calls for independent probe into shooting that left 4-y-o dead in St James

Opposition Spokesperson on National Security Fitz Jackson is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a four-year-old died after being shot during an alleged…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at a ceremony on January 2, 2026 for the arrival of 150 specialised trucks to be deployed by the Jamaica Public Service for Hurricane Melissa electricity restoration.
January 2, 2026

Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement…