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Hakeem Atkinson (right), member relations supervisor at the Jamaica National Group, presents books to Thamar Russell-Brown, acting principal at the Allman Town Primary School. The donation was presented to the school following a book drive organised by the
February 12, 2026

Corporate Hands | Jamaica National Group makes book drive donation to Allman Town Primary School

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange.
February 11, 2026

Jamaica in 'great mood' after U17 Reggae Boyz qualify for World Cup - Grange

Jamaica’s Under-17 football team has put the country in a "great mood" after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA Boys Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Minister Olivia Grange, said…
Police began putting tape out near the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and surrounding buildings in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia on February 11, 2026.
February 11, 2026

Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old

(AP) — The suspect in a Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health, authorities said Wednesday, a day after the attack that…
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams.
February 11, 2026

New taxes coming but vulnerable Jamaicans 'will be protected' - Finance Minister

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says new taxes will be introduced to fund the upcoming budget as the Holness administration contends with the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa. She says the…
Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz and Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis.
February 11, 2026

Cabinet Minister Vaz 'accepts' Auditor General’s finding he breached law in Starlink purchases

Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz says he accepts the auditor general’s finding that he breached the law in the acquisition of 200 Starlink devices for the Hurricane Melissa response. But he…
From left: Jamaica Under-17’s Kelvin D Brown celebrates scoring a goal against Aruba with teammates Jude Royes and Jaheem Bennett during their Concacaf U17 Qualifier at the Costa Rica Football Federation field on February 6. Jamaica’s Under-17s became
February 11, 2026

Young Reggae Boyz World Cup bound

Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Boyz became the first national football team to make it to three World Cups after delivering a 3-1 defeat to Canada in the final game of their Group G Concacaf Qualifier…
Surgical Consultant Dr Andrew Joseph’s (right) guides General Surgeon Dr Karen Colley during the hospital’s first colonoscopy procedure recently. 
February 11, 2026

Mandeville hospital performs first colonoscopy in 'breakthrough' for healthcare in southern Jamaica

The Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester has performed its first-ever colonoscopy, signaling what it says is a “breakthrough in public healthcare ” for residents and neighbouring parishes. A…
February 11, 2026

Police probe suspected suicide of 29-y-o woman in Manchester

Police in Manchester are probing the suspected suicide of a 29-year-old resident whose body was found hanging in Bloomwell, Spalding, on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Olivia…
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation on Tuesday, February 10 at the corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.
February 11, 2026

KSAMC to undertake road works across Corporate Area

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be undertaking road rehabilitation works across all 40 divisions. Mayor Councillor Andrew Swaby, who made the disclosure at the KSAMC’s…