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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (right), along with St James Health Department Parish Manager, Lennox Wallace; and Medical Officer of Health, Dr Tanique Bailey-Small, participate in the recent St James Health Department Vector Control Progr
January 12, 2026

$50m vector control programme launched in St James

The St James Health Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, has officially launched a $50 million Integrated Vector Control Programme aimed at reducing vector-borne…
The Cuban flag flies at half-mast at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune near the US embassy in Havana, Cuba, Monday, January 5, 2026, in memory of Cubans who died two days before in Caracas, Venezuela during the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by
January 12, 2026

Cuba’s president says no current talks with US following Trump’s threats

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Monday that his administration is currently not in talks with the United States government, a day after President Donald Trump threatened the…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing, Monday, January 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
January 12, 2026

Jamaicans among criminal illegal Caribbean immigrants nabbed by ICE

WASHINGTON, CMC – Jamaican nationals were among criminal migrants deemed the “worst of the worst” who were detained in recent days by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents of the United…
January 12, 2026

St Ann builder charged with fraud over alleged misuse of funds to buy construction material

A 54-year-old Browns Town, St Ann construction worker has been charged by the police for allegedly pocketing money given to him to buy material to undertake construction works on a property in Drax…
Ambassador Curtis Ward
January 12, 2026

Ambassador Curtis Ward has died

Ambassador Curtis Ward, Jamaica’s former representative at the United Nations, has died. Ward passed away late last night at his home in Maryland in the United States. Ward, who was born in Treasure…
Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, January 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
January 12, 2026

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes. …
Treasure Beach FC’s Karim Bryan (right) evades a tackle from Molynes United’s Rashawn Livingston during their Jamaica Premier League football match at Drewsland yesterday. Treasure Beach FC’s Karim Bryan (right) evades a tackle from Molynes United’
January 12, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Embattled Treasure Beach snap Molynes’ unbeaten run

Treasure Beach ended their four-match losing streak, while ending Molynes’ five-game unbeaten run, after a 2-1 win at Drewsland stadium yesterday. Daniel Hardy fired the St Elizabeth team ahead after…
University of Georgia’s Dejanea Oakley.
January 12, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Oakley starts indoor season well

World Championships 4x400-metre silver medallist Dejanea Oakley was in fine form in the opening race of her indoor season at the Clemson Indoor Invitational on Saturday. Competing for the University…
Racing United’s Kadean Young (left) runs away from Mount Pleasant Academy’s Clifford Thomas during their Jamaica Premier League game at the Drax Hall Sports Complex on January 11.
January 12, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

TIGHT AT THE TOP

Racing United had to claw their way from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant, spoiling the hosts’ first home outing of the new year in an entertaining Jamaica…