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February 9, 2026

11 car dealers that falsely filed $0 income reported $4 billion after prosecution - TAJ

Eleven used-car dealer companies that previously declared no income later reported more than $4 billion in pre-tax earnings after pleading guilty to income tax offences, Tax Administration Jamaica…
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, addresses officers at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s monthly Operations Review Meeting on February 9, 2026, following his return to official duties.
February 9, 2026

Dr Horace Chang, the security minister and deputy PM, resumes official duties

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, resumed official duties on Monday, delivering remarks at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s monthly Operations Review…
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February 9, 2026

Four-year-old girl shot dead in Manchester attack identified

The four-year-old girl shot dead during an attack that left her father injured in Manchester on Sunday afternoon has been identified by the police. Her name was Saniyah O'Brien. Reports are…
February 9, 2026

Police seek fiancé after woman chopped to death in Clarendon

A 46-year-old woman was chopped to death during a reported domestic incident in May Pen, Clarendon, early Monday morning, the police say. The woman has been identified as Jennifer Williamson, a…
February 9, 2026

Kingston man charged after almost $1m allegedly stolen from car

A 24-year-old Kingston man has been charged in connection with the theft of nearly $1 million from a vehicle parked downtown last month, police said. He is Timar Robinson, of Upper West Street,…
Young people use their phones to view social media in Sydney, November 8, 2024.
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…
A Turkish Airlines plane takes off alongside an American Airlines plane at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba on February 9, 2026.
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…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by Foreign Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith (5th left); Minister of State Alando Terrelonge (7th left); Head of Jamaica’s Foreign Service and Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (4th l
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…
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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…