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February 9, 2026
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms starts
(AP) — The world's biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for…
February 9, 2026
Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis
(AP) — Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel in the island, part of a critical energy rationing going into place as the United States…
February 9, 2026
Jamaica's top diplomats meet in Kingston amid 'period of geopolitical uncertainty'
Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions are meeting in Kingston this week with the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade amid a "period of geopolitical…
February 9, 2026
18 murders recorded last week, homicides still down 40 per cent
Jamaica recorded its deadliest week since the start of the year during the first week of February, with 18 murders reported islandwide over seven days, a sharp increase after several consecutive weeks…
February 9, 2026
Policeman accidentally shoots himself while at police station
A police constable accidentally shot himself with his service weapon on Sunday while at the Half-Way Tree Police Station in St Andrew. The matter is being investigated by the Independent Commission…
February 9, 2026
Government refutes report that Jamaica turned away Cuban LPG tanker
The Government is refuting as false an online news report from an overseas publication claiming that Jamaica turned away a Cuban-registered tanker seeking to refill liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). …
February 9, 2026
Man wanted for murder in St Elizabeth captured in St Mary
The St Mary police have captured a man who was wanted in connection with a murder committed in St Elizabeth. According to the commanding officer for the St Mary Police Division, Superintendent…
February 9, 2026
NHT pays out $409 million under Hurricane Melissa grant facility
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reporting that approximately $409 million has been paid out to contributors under its Hurricane Melissa Relief Grant initiative. Administrative Manager in the…
February 9, 2026
St Mary businessman killed in gun attack at his home in Boscobel
A man was gunned down at his home in Boscobel, St Mary early Monday morning. He has been identified as 59-year-old businessman Garfield Singh, who operated Singh’s Tyre Sales, Service and Repair. The…