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Strictly 2K honouree Desmond ‘Charly Black’ Mendez pauses for a photo during the festivities.
January 2, 2026

Something Extra | Friday

Dancehall trailblazers were front and centre at the ninth staging of the Strictly 2K Throwback Music Festival, where dancehall artiste Charly Black, sound system Coppershot Sound, and veteran dancer…
Small lifestyle changes can get you on the right path for 2026.
January 2, 2026

A simpler approach to health and wellness in 2026

AP: The new year often inspires a fresh start, with many people committing to healthier habits and improved wellness. But even the best intentions can quickly feel overwhelming, as a flood of advice…
Fireworks light up the sky in Black River, St Elizabeth.
January 2, 2026

Leaving it in 2025

For many, celebrating the new year means making way for new beginnings and endless possibilities. But, in order to move forward, one must be able to examine the actions of the past. Living asked a few…
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January 2, 2026

Suspected drowning of policeman and teen at beach in Portmore

A policeman and a teenager are suspected to have drowned at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine today. The deceased constable has been identified as Shamar Grant. It is reported that the…
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January 1, 2026

'Major high-risk target’ among three men fatally shot in alleged police confrontation in Westmoreland

A wanted man described by the police as a major high-risk target was among three men fatally shot by cops today during an alleged shoot-out in the community of Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland. He has…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in Black River, St Elizabeth for a New Year’s fireworks show on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
January 1, 2026

Cabinet to finalise hurricane reconstruction assistance programme for affected persons – PM

Cabinet is set on Monday to decide the levels of financial assistance as well as building material support to be provided to households affected by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking in Black River, St…
He is expected to be charged.
January 1, 2026

St Catherine man charged for allegedly setting fire to house of child's mother after disagreement

A 42-year-old St Catherine man was yesterday charged for allegedly setting fire to the house of child’s mother after they reportedly had a disagreement. Charged with arson is Ronaldo Campbell, a…
January 1, 2026

St Lucia Education Minister refutes claims he was denied US visa

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucia’s Education Minister, Kenson Casimir, on Wednesday dismissed social media reports that he had been denied a United States visa, amid calls for Prime Minister Phillip…
January 1, 2026

Two teen girls shot in separate New Year’s Day gun salute incidents – JCF

The police are reporting that two teen girls are nursing gunshot wounds believed to be the result of separate incidents of illegal gun salutes during New Year’s Day celebrations. In one incident,…