News
February 19, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Malvern churches get $2.6m donation from late educator’s trust
WESTERN BUREAU: St Elizabeth-based churches, the St Albans Anglican Church and the Bethlehem Moravian Church, are the joint beneficiaries of a J$2.6-million donation from the now-defunct Mavis…
February 19, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Trisha Bailey pumps US$3.5m into Melissa relief effort
After Hurricane Melissa devastated a number of parishes in the western parts of Jamaica last October, several individuals and organisations in the diaspora rallied in support of the island. They…
February 19, 2026
America’s only black governor uninvited from White House dinner
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has found himself uninvited from the National Governors Association Dinner to take place at the White House tomorrow, an event that is part of the winter meetings of…
February 19, 2026
Man charged over theft of gaming boxes from St Catherine bar
Investigators in the St Catherine Division have charged a 35-year-old man in connection with the theft of several gaming boxes stolen from a business establishment in the parish last week. Charged…
February 19, 2026
Former policeman loses appeal against rape and abduction convictions
The Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions and prison sentences of Craig Williams, the former policeman found guilty in 2021 of abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl in St Thomas. In a judgment…
February 19, 2026
Mining complaints via new app to receive feedback within three days - ministry
Complaints filed by residents in mining communities through the new mobile application will be recorded within 24 hours and receive feedback within three days, under timelines set by the Ministry of…
February 19, 2026
Former CARICOM leaders condemn US actions against Cuba as 'economic warfare'
Former CARICOM heads of state and government have warned that the United States' threat of sanctions against nations supplying oil to Cuba constitutes “economic warfare,” and should be rescinded…
February 19, 2026
St Ann police investigating death of American woman
The St Ann police are investigating the death of a foreign national in the parish on Wednesday. Dead is Carolyn Vermount, 65, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, in the United States of America. Vermount,…
February 19, 2026
Security guard allegedly robbed outside GraceKennedy HQ in downtown Kingston
A security guard was allegedly robbed outside the GraceKennedy headquarters in downtown Kingston on Thursday, authorities confirmed. GraceKennedy, a food and financial services giant, said in a…