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February 13, 2026
Property, tourism, alcohol, cigarettes, digital services to face new or higher taxes
The Andrew Holness administration is proposing new revenue measures that include increases in taxes on property, tourism activities, alcohol and cigarettes, and new taxes on non-alcoholic sweetened…
February 12, 2026
Reggae artiste Lila Ike's trial pushed back to September
Entertainer Alecia 'Lila Ike' Gray and her co-accused, Shennelle Moore, are to stand trial in September on charges of disorderly conduct, indecent language and resisting arrest, arising from…
February 13, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
ISSA president proud of U17 World Cup qualification
President of the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Keith Wellington praised schoolboy footballers who were a part of the under 17 Reggae Boyz that qualified for the 2026 FIFA Men’s U17…
February 12, 2026
St Catherine municipality introduces one-month amnesty for unapproved construction
The St Catherine Municipal Corporation has introduced a one-month amnesty for residents who have undertaken, or are in the process of undertaking, construction work without the requisite permits and…
February 12, 2026
UNICEF says recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country, according to a new UNICEF…
February 12, 2026
Two women killed in Bayshore Park, Harbour View gun attack
Two women were shot and killed early this morning in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, sending shockwaves through the East Kingston community. The deceased have been identified as 82-year-old Merna…
February 12, 2026
St Catherine Health Department orders closure of slaughterhouse in Glengoffe
A slaughterhouse in Glengoffe, St Catherine, has been closed by the health department due to sanitation and other issues. Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of the St Catherine Municipal…
February 12, 2026
New electricity licence, Portmore parish status, and ride-hailing policy among priorities for new legislative year
Negotiating a new all-island electricity licence, Portmore parish status, tougher penalties for sexual crimes, and advancing a ride-hailing policy are among the key priorities for the Holness-led…
February 12, 2026
Judge questions police station bail practices during SSP Wayne Cameron court appearance
A judge in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today raised questions about the police’s station bail practices as she expressed concerns about the sum of the station bail granted to Chairman of…