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January 9, 2026
More delays for trial of alleged Pathways killer
The trial of Andre Ruddock, the man accused of slashing a woman's throat during an alleged sacrificial ritual at Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries in St James four years ago,…
January 9, 2026
Government allocates $10 billion for Hurricane Melissa reconstruction grants
The Government has allocated $10 billion for reconstruction grants, which will be distributed to householders whose homes were damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. …
January 9, 2026
Man charged for allegedly threatening uncle while at police station granted $100,000 bail
A St Catherine man charged for allegedly threatening his uncle’s life while they were at a police station in Portmore has been granted bail in the sum of $100,000 with one surety. The accused,…
January 9, 2026
School restoration efforts advance in St Elizabeth
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has commenced inspections of ongoing work at several schools being repaired, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Parliamentary Secretary in…
January 9, 2026
US judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge said Friday that she expects to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a programme that offered temporary legal protections for more than 10,000…
January 9, 2026
UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year, slightly lower than last year’s estimate, citing the impact of higher United States…
January 8, 2026
by Sashana Small
Mercy tests
Signalling its solidarity with Jamaica as the nation recovers from the devastation and dislocation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it will be offering…
January 8, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Crown told to ‘ready itself’ as judge refuses to delay Tesha Miller trial
Justice Dale Palmer has dismissed an application by the prosecution to adjourn the trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 other accused men until June, ruling that further delay…
January 8, 2026
by Sashana Small
‘It’s rough on my side’
Life changed dramatically seven months ago for peanut farmer Edward Box after his right leg was amputated and he lost sight in his right eye. The 62-year-old has had type-II diabetes for the past 21…