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February 7, 2026
Police arrest suspect linked to multiple house break-ins in St Andrew
A man suspected of being involved in several house break-ins across the St Andrew North Police Division has been arrested. He was apprehended this morning during operations conducted by police…
February 7, 2026
$100-million recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s…
February 7, 2026
Health community urged to lobby for regulation of social media access among youth
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has called on health professionals to add their voices to the push for regulation of social media use among children 16 years and under as a…
February 7, 2026
Roadworks for Swallowfield Road in St Andrew
The National Works Agency (NWA) will on Monday, February 9, commence works along Swallowfield Road in St Andrew. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that the…
February 7, 2026
Man dies after being hit by tree in St Mary
The police in St Mary are investigating the death of a man who died after a tree fell on him. He has been identified as 50-year-old labourer Kalphat Hugo of the Belfield district in the parish.…
February 7, 2026
Police warn against buying beef after chemically treated cattle stolen in St Mary
Members of the public, particularly residents of Rose End, St Mary and surrounding areas, are being warned by the police against purchasing beef following the theft of a herd of cows that were…
February 7, 2026
13-y-o Manchester girl dies after being hit by vehicle
The Manchester police are investigating the death of a teen girl who died after being hit by a vehicle on Friday. She has been identified by the police as 13-year-old Lakeea Thompson , who lived in…
February 7, 2026
Double murder on Fairfield Avenue in St Andrew
Two men were shot and killed during a brazen gun attack along Fairfield Avenue in St Andrew this afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Tyrese McKenzie, otherwise called 'City…
February 6, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Residents protest fatal police shooting in Thompson Pen
Angry residents of Thompson Pen, St Catherine, on Thursday protested the fatal shooting of 37-year-old fisherman Demoy Campbell during a police operation. They describing the incident as a…