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January 20, 2026

Jenni Shearston | What air pollution does to the human body

Breathing in air pollution like ozone and PM2.5 harms nearly every major system in the human body. It is particularly hard on the cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems. Ozone is a…
The St Catherine Parish Court in Spanish Town.
January 20, 2026

Special initiative for St Catherine motorists to clear outstanding traffic tickets

The Judiciary is to undertake a Traffic Ticket Public Day for the parish of St Catherine to provide motorists with outstanding traffic tickets an opportunity to have their matters addressed. The…
During his second term, US Republican President Donald Trump has signed off of his social media post with the catchphrase "thank you for your attention to this matter" 242 times, according to data compiled by Roll Call Factba.se. For good measure, he often
January 20, 2026

Steven Sloan | 242 times Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters

WASHINGTON (AP) — A stunning military intervention in Venezuela. Telling the New York Giants which coach to hire. Threats against Iran, Denmark, Greenland and Colombia. Posing with someone else's…
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January 20, 2026

22 rounds of ammunition seized by police in Norwood, St James

The police in St James have seized 22 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Hendon in Norwood. No arrest was made. The police report that about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, lawmen responded to reports…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton.
January 20, 2026

Gov’t strengthening health system to meet hurricane and flu demands

The Government is taking steps to strengthen health services and address rising demand, as it responds to the combined impact of Hurricane Melissa and the annual influenza season on the public health…
Workers gather floral tributes, messages of support and items left as a memorial is dismantled in Sydney, Monday, December 22, 2025, a week after an attack on a Jewish festival that left 15 dead. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
January 20, 2026

Australia’s Parliament passes anti-hate speech and gun laws after Sydney attack

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Parliament on Tuesday passed anti-hate speech and gun laws proposed after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack…
High jumper Raymond Richards (left) is presented with an award during the RJRGLEANER Communications Group National Sports Awards from Head of TV Business Ransford Ricketts at the TVJ Studios on Saturday.
January 20, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

‘Not a one-hit wonder’

Jamaican high jumper and World Indoors bronze medallist Raymond Richards said last season’s campaign has proven he is not a “one-hit wonder” and is aiming to build on the progress that he made last…
Afghanistan batsmen Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli meet midpitch to discuss tactics on their way to a 132-run partnership in their T20I series opener against the West Indies in Dubai yesterday.
January 20, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

West Indies no match for Afghan spin

From before a ball was bowled in the three-match T20 International series between hosts Afghanistan and the West Indies, spin was the talk of the town, and the West Indies got a first-hand look at…
Nicholas Nelson
January 20, 2026 by Livingston Scott

‘I knew I was going to score’

Nicholas Nelson registered a hat-trick on his return to Molynes United to lead the team to a 3-2 win over Tivoli Gardens in the Jamaica Premier League at the Anthony Spaulding Complex yesterday.…