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February 27, 2026
JLP youth arm urges Chang to stand firm amid ‘blood money’ backlash
Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, says National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang should not withdraw his claim that some advocacy groups critical of police conduct…
February 27, 2026
Former Education Minister Ruel Reid and three co-accused lose another bid to end corruption trial
The Supreme Court has rejected a renewed bid by former Education Minister Ruel Reid and three co-accused to end their corruption trial, saying their challenge had “no prospect of success real or…
February 27, 2026
Five charged in Manchester fraud and drugs operations, say police
The police have charged five persons following coordinated, day-long operations targeting lottery scams, identity fraud, and illegal drugs across Manchester on Wednesday. The operations, which ran…
February 26, 2026
by Erica Virtue
T&T backlash
Even as Washington, DC in the United States (US) has reportedly eased conditions allowing individuals to apply for licences to supply Cuba with Venezuelan oil, one of the Caribbean’s leaders has been…
February 26, 2026
by Kimone Francis
US-Caribbean reboot
In a clear signal of renewed diplomatic focus, the United States has pledged to “reinvigorate” ties with CARICOM countries, framing the region’s economic stability and security as “intricately tied”…
February 26, 2026
Improved garbage collection in Oracabessa, St Mary
Residents of Oracabessa, St Mary, are enjoying a cleaner and more hygienic environment, thanks to an improvement in garbage collection by the NEPM National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in…
February 26, 2026
Update | Body found in canal in St Catherine identified as Spanish Town security guard
The St Catherine North police have identified the body of the man who was found floating in a canal on Tuesday. He is 39-year-old security guard Michael Patterson, otherwise known as…
February 26, 2026
St James farmers to benefit from greenhouse repairs
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has committed to repairing greenhouses in Mafoota, St James, that were damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October. This is…
February 26, 2026
Constant Spring police partners with NSWMA to clean up station grounds
The Constant Spring police partnered with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to undertake a massive clean-up of the station grounds, creating a more welcoming environment for the…