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February 20, 2026
Amid fallout from Melissa, gov’t must address contract employment in tourism to protect workers — Opposition
As hundreds of hospitality workers sit at home in post-hurricane uncertainty, the Opposition says now is the time for the Government to address the issue of contract employment in the sector, arguing…
February 20, 2026
Farmers in Trelawny warned against bush fires as dry season approaches
The fire department in Trelawny is appealing to farmers to desist from setting bush fires as the dry season approaches. Superintendent Roland Walters, speaking in an interview with The Gleaner, urged…
February 21, 2026
Three men charged for murder of St Catherine teacher remanded, case moved to Gun Court
The three men accused of the deadly gun attack on St Catherine teacher and construction consultant Damion Dunn were today further remanded in the parish court, with the case being transferred to the…
February 20, 2026
Update | 21-y-o police constable charged for murder of St Mary businessman
A policeman has been charged for the murder of St Mary businessman Garfield Singh, who was gunned down at his home in Boscobel last week. Further, another policeman has also been charged for…
February 20, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
More males report physical abuse by female partners in new survey
A new survey co-published by the Mico Foundation and Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has highlighted the top three human rights violations reported in 10 Kingston communities as domestic violence, police…
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 Christopher Thomas
Culture shift needed to accept healthier diet, says Fray
WESTERN BUREAU: Amid the discussions about the Government’s plan to impose a tax on sugary drink as part of its 2026-2027 Budget, Dr Delroy Fray, the clinical coordinator at the Western Regional…
February 20, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover’s municipal building crumbling, stakeholders concerned
WESTERN BUREAU: Amid mounting complaints from staff and councillors that the aging Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) administrative building is deteriorating around them, calls are growing for…
February 20, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Brainerd mum marks 100 years of resilience and family
Reaching 100 is achievement enough; doing so after blindness, cancer and COVID-19 is rather more impressive. Wedie May “Mum” Howell, born in 1926 and long the quiet centre of life in Brainerd…