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February 16, 2026 by Damion Mitchell Integration Editor

Delays In Net Billing Approvals Irk Solar Dealers

UTAH, United States: Solar power dealers in Jamaica are turning up the pressure on the Government to reduce the time it takes to approve applications to sell excess energy generated to the national…
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February 16, 2026

WE-Change JA conducting Hurricane Melissa relief support for LBTQ community

The WE-Change Community Group (WE-Change JA) has been providing Hurricane Melissa relief support to LBTQ women, non-binary, and gender-diverse people across the island. The project will allow the…
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, addressing a media briefing held at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Technical Office at the Freeport Business Centre in St James on February 7.
February 16, 2026

Health Ministry reviewing structural integrity of 105 health centres impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving to assess the structural integrity of 105 health centres that were damaged in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton,…
Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police, Othneil Dobson, giving remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on February 12.
February 16, 2026

Significant progress made in restoring police stations in Westmoreland

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police, Othneil Dobson, says significant progress has been made in restoring police stations and improving communication systems…
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February 16, 2026

PNP calls for regional support for Cuba amid mounting humanitarian crisis

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) says the increasing severe humanitarian situation in Cuba requires a principled and compassionate response from countries across the region and the wider…
A court date is being finalised.
February 16, 2026

Cashier among Manchester fast food workers charged for allegedly stealing card info to buy cryptocurrency

The police are reporting that three workers at a fast-food restaurant in Manchester have been arrested and charged for allegedly participating in a scheme in which customers’ credit and debit card…
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February 16, 2026

37 people killed over 14 days, homicides down 26%

Jamaica recorded 19 murders during the week of February 8 to 14 — the highest weekly homicide total since the start of the year — according to the latest serious crime statistics from the Jamaica…
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February 16, 2026

Patient at Bellevue Hospital dies on compound, internal review launched

The Bellevue Hospital is reporting that a patient died on the compound on Monday. The Kingston-based mental health facility, in a media release today, said an internal review has commenced to…
Councillors participating in the monthly meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation at Levon’s Plaza on Coke Drive in Santa Cruz on February 12.
February 16, 2026

Applicants to be shortlisted under gov’t’s church clean-up and restoration initiative

All 105 churches across St Elizabeth that have applied for assistance under the Government’s Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative, have been visited and verified by officials from the…