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February 12, 2026

Father killed, son injured in highway crash

A father was killed and his son injured in a crash along a section of the North South Highway on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified by police as Kenneth Johnson of Red Ground in Old Harbour,…
His court date is being finalised.
February 12, 2026

Man accused of posing as police to carry out fatal Manchester home invasion charged

A man accused of being one of two men who posed as the police and fatally shot a man inside his home in Newport, Manchester has been charged with murder. He is 27-year-old Ceejay Wilson, a…
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February 12, 2026

Judge questions police station bail practices during SSP Wayne Cameron court appearance

A judge in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today raised questions about the police’s station bail practices as she expressed concerns about the sum of the station bail granted to Chairman of…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen delivering the Throne Speech at the opening of the 2026/2027 parliamentary year at Gordon House on February 12.
February 12, 2026

New electricity licence, Portmore parish status, and ride-hailing policy among priorities for new legislative year

Negotiating a new all-island electricity licence, Portmore parish status, tougher penalties for sexual crimes, and advancing a ride-hailing policy are among the key priorities for the Holness-led…
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February 12, 2026

St Catherine Health Department orders closure of slaughterhouse in Glengoffe

A slaughterhouse in Glengoffe, St Catherine, has been closed by the health department due to sanitation and other issues. Speaking at today’s monthly meeting of the St Catherine Municipal…
Merna Robinson and Phyllis Powell
February 12, 2026

Two women killed in Bayshore Park, Harbour View gun attack

Two women were shot and killed early this morning in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, sending shockwaves through the East Kingston community. The deceased have been identified as 82-year-old Merna…
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February 12, 2026

St Catherine municipality introduces one-month amnesty for unapproved construction

The St Catherine Municipal Corporation has introduced a one-month amnesty for residents who have undertaken, or are in the process of undertaking, construction work without the requisite permits and…
 Lila Iké
February 12, 2026

Reggae artiste Lila Ike's trial pushed back to September

Entertainer Alecia 'Lila Ike' Gray and her co-accused, Shennelle Moore, are to stand trial in September on charges of disorderly conduct, indecent language and resisting arrest, arising from…
Finance Minister Fayval Williams.
February 13, 2026

Property, tourism, alcohol, cigarettes, digital services to face new or higher taxes

The Andrew Holness administration is proposing new revenue measures that include increases in taxes on property, tourism activities, alcohol and cigarettes, and new taxes on non-alcoholic sweetened…