News
February 19, 2026
by Kimone Francis
UWI doors open to med students in Cuba
The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, says there has been no official communication or request to accept anxious Jamaican medical students in Cuba, but it has indicated that it can…
February 19, 2026
Opposition stands by NHT drawdown criticism, calls for gov’t to provide affordable housing
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is standing by its criticism of the Government over the continued drawdown of funds from the National Housing Trust (NHT), arguing that the administration…
February 19, 2026
Two men shot in gun attack in Portmore
The police in Portmore, St Catherine are probing the shooting of two men along Port Henderson Road in the municipality on Wednesday night. It is reported that about 11:30 p.m., both men — one of whom…
February 19, 2026
Decomposing body of elderly man found at home in Manchester
The decomposing body of an elderly man was discovered at his home in New Forest, Manchester on Wednesday. He has been identified by police as 63-year-old farmer Errol Warren. The police reported that…
February 19, 2026
St Thomas police probing two separate murders
The police in St Thomas are probing the chopping deaths of two persons in separate incidents. This afternoon, an unidentified woman was found with multiple chop wounds in Roselle district. No motive…
February 19, 2026
Western Regional Health Authority reports stable STI and HIV trends in Western Jamaica
The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is reporting that the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV across western Jamaica has remained relatively stable over the past…
February 19, 2026
Follow the law and report all police-involved shootings, INDECOM tells JCF
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says it is seriously concerned by media reports that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is pursuing active investigations into allegations of…
February 19, 2026
Man fatally shot in alleged confrontation with police in Portmore
A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday. He has not yet been identified. The incident is being probed by the Independent Commission…