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February 10, 2026
JACDEN says works with UHWI compliant; audit report does not blame it for procurement breaches
JACDEN Group of Companies says its works with the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) are compliant and a recent audit report on procurement breaches at the facility “does not conclude that…
February 10, 2026
Gov’t targets 40 per cent reduction in new HIV infections by 2030
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for HIV (2023-2030), which is aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 40 per cent by 2030. The plan marks a decisive…
February 10, 2026
Policeman among two arrested over seizure of guns and ammunition in Portmore
A policeman was among two men arrested on Monday night along Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St Catherine following the seizure of two guns and 65 rounds of ammunition, including an M16 rifle. The…
February 10, 2026
JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting over deputy mayor vote
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillors walked out of today’s monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to protest the election of People’s National Party (PNP)…
February 10, 2026
CCTV leads to arrest and charge of three teens in Stony Hill robbery cases
Three teenage boys have been arrested and charged by the police in connection with separate robbery incidents in Stony Hill, St Andrew. The boys—one 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds—are charged with…
February 10, 2026
Man in Barbara Gayle murder case found fit to plead, court told
The man accused of murdering veteran journalist Barbara Gayle has been further remanded until June 3 for a pre-trial readiness hearing. The accused, Travis Ellis, who was arrested in connection with…
February 10, 2026
Survey says democracies’ anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US
BERLIN (AP) — Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption…
February 10, 2026
Soldier gunned down along Waltham Park Road
A soldier was shot and killed along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew on Tuesday night. Information is that the soldier and a policeman, who were off duty, were driving along the roadway when the…
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | M5 Business Recovery Programme formalised
Micro and small businesses devastated by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from a facility established by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to support their recovery. Dubbed the M5 Business…