News
February 9, 2026
by Marcia Thomas
The Jamaica-Cuba relationship in history
The relationship between Jamaica and Cuba has had a long history. The Spanish, following Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, first settled Santo Domingo between 1496-1498. They began formal settlement…
February 9, 2026
Fi We Children Foundation launches anti-violence school project
The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) launched the second year of its Mek Wi Reason: ADR in Schools project, with continued funding support from the government of Canada through the Canada Fund for…
February 9, 2026
Dominican Republic’s helmet-safety push offers lessons for Jamaica
Regional efforts to address motorcycle-related fatalities are gaining momentum, and the Dominican Republic’s helmet-safety reforms are shaping conversations in Jamaica as it strengthens standards…
February 9, 2026
JMMB brings Montego Bay’s business leaders together to chart path for economic renewal
As western Jamaica continues to strengthen recovery momentum and sustain business confidence in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the JMMB Group convened senior private-sector leaders and key…
February 9, 2026
Eclipse Florals shifts from survival to sustainability with bank’s support
What began as a period of uncertainty following Hurricane Melissa has evolved into a renewed focus on growth for Montego Bay-based Eclipse Florals and Plant Store, as owner and operator Anand Kumar…
February 16, 2026
Coe re-elected IAAF president
IAAF President Sebastian Coe was elected for a second term at the 52nd IAAF Congress in Doha on Wednesday, September 25 while Ximena Restrepo, Sergey Bubka, Geoffrey Gardner, and Nawaf Bin Mohammed Al…
February 9, 2026
At least 30 people killed in Nigeria road accident
(AP) — At least 30 people have been killed and an unspecified number of people injured in a road accident in northwest Nigeria, authorities said. The accident occurred Sunday in Kwanar Barde in the…
February 9, 2026
St Elizabeth farmer charged after allegedly pulling gun during dispute
A 35-year-old St Elizabeth farmer has been charged after he allegedly pulled a gun on another man during a dispute in August last year. He is Canigga Campbell, of Slipe district. He was held on…
February 9, 2026
50-year-old man found injured in Portmore later dies
An early-morning discovery of an injured man in Portmore, St Catherine has triggered a police investigation after he was pronounced dead at hospital on Monday. The deceased has been identified as…