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February 20, 2026
UN agencies endorse taxes by gov’t on alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have backed the Government’s move to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes…
February 20, 2026
Man charged for robbing, stabbing teen boy who was walking home
Detectives attached to the St Andrew Central Police Division have charged a man for stabbing a teen boy during a robbery as the minor was walking home. Charged with robbery with aggravation and…
February 20, 2026
NWA undertaking $328 million patching project for hurricane-damaged roads in western parishes
In a bid to repair roadways which have been ravaged by Hurricane Melissa, the National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced a $328-million patching and local rehabilitation programme in the western…
February 20, 2026
Cuban families receive ‘Made in Mexico’ essentials as crisis worsens
HAVANA (AP) — Guillermo Beltrán walked away with two heavy bags on Thursday, each containing an essential haul — rice, beans, amaranth and crackers — complemented by a bottle of oil, large cans of…
February 20, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Former CARICOM leaders urge repeal of US exec order targeting Cuba’s fuel supply
WESTERN BUREAU: Caribbean former heads of government have issued an extraordinary joint appeal condemning what they describe as a “catastrophic fuel blockade” against Cuba, warning that the island’s…
February 20, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Super fit Pack Plays for Chairman’s Trophy
CALIFORNIA CROWN has no chance of winning Saturday’s Chairman’s Trophy. Yet, the speedster’s role, a pace-setting rabbit for stablemates INTRESTNTIMESAHEAD, GIRVANO and PROVIDENT, will determine the…
February 20, 2026
by Andre Williams
Second deadly shooting in days deepens tension in Kgn East
Tension is rising in several communities along the Mountain View Avenue corridor in East Kingston after weeks of deadly shootings, the latest of which occurred in broad daylight on Thursday. Police…
February 20, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Witness tells court ‘Zugi’ was chased, shot on Roger Avenue
A man yesterday gave chilling testimony in the Home Circuit Court about how George ‘Zugi’ Richards was chased down and shot repeatedly as he lay face down on Roger Avenue in Spanish Town, St…
February 20, 2026
by Ashley Anguin
St James football to go live, McNeil wants maximum exposure
Interim President of the St James Football Association (StJFA) Gavin McNeil says increasing the prominence of football in the parish is high on his agenda, with plans to stream most of the…