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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United States' threat of sanctions against nations supplying oil to Cuba constitutes “economic warfare,” and should be rescinded…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…
February 19, 2026
Political tensions mar health centre opening in St Mary
The official opening of the Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary on Thursday was overshadowed by political chaos as tensions flared between supporters of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)…
February 19, 2026
