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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith.
February 28, 2026

Jamaica advises nationals to avoid travel to Middle East amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The Jamaican Government is advising citizens to “avoid all travel” to the Middle East and is urging nationals in the region to shelter in place amid joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and that country’s…
February 28, 2026

Deported St Catherine man remanded on shooting, gun charges

A man recently deported to Jamaica to face serious gun charges was remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. Akeem Jackson, otherwise called 'Bobo Sparks', 31,…
A group of men wave Iranian flags as they attend a demonstration in support of the government and against United States and Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026.
February 28, 2026

Update | Iran’s top leaders alive ‘as far as I know,’ says foreign minister

Iran’s foreign minister says the country’s Supreme Leader and president are alive “as far as I know,” as Saturday’s US-Israeli strikes and Iran’s retaliation intensify fears of a wider Middle East…
February 28, 2026

Senior citizen found dead at St Catherine home

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the killing of a 68-year-old man at his home in Windsor Heights, St Catherine, on Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Hartman…
People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026.
February 28, 2026

US and Israel strike Iran

(AP) — The United States and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to “take over your government” — an extraordinary…
Jahmarie Nolan .... scored hat-trick.
February 28, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Demolition job: U20 Boyz drub Cayman Islands 9-0

Jamaica continued their perfect run at the Concacaf Men’s U20 Qualifiers as they dispatched the Cayman Islands 9-0 yesterday at the Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Curacao to pick up their third…
A 2007 murder in the Corporate Area marked the first time it was used in Jamaica
February 28, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Path cleared for gun fight

The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a high-profile judicial review, after setting aside a ruling by the Supreme Court and allowing a licensed firearm holder to challenge the Firearm Licensing…
Deandra Dottin of West Indies celebrates running out Alice Capsey of England (not pictured) with teammate Hayley Matthews during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against England in 2024.
February 28, 2026

Matthews: T20 series will serve as tune-up for World Cup

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews is viewing their three-match T2oI series against Sri Lanka Women as vital preparation for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.…
World 100 metres champion and Calabar old boy Oblique Seville (left) poses with his Lionheart Award for Courage. It was presented to him by Karl Thompson, president, Calabar Alumni Florida.
February 28, 2026

World 100m champion Seville receives electrifying welcome at ‘Green-and-Black Ness’

World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville received an electrifying welcome at Calabar Alumni Florida’s Green-and-Black Ness: Day Experience last weekend. The Calabar Alumni Association Florida Chapter…