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Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second right), affixes his signature to the contract to rehabilitate Bath Botanical Gardens in St Thomas, during a contract-signing ceremony on February 5 at JSIF’s Richmond Avenue of
February 6, 2026

Bath Botanical Gardens to be rehabilitated at a cost of $29.5 million

Bath Botanical Gardens in St Thomas will be rehabilitated over a five-month period at a cost of $29.5 million. The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), along with the Ministries of Tourism, and…
The case is to go back to court on April 14.
February 6, 2026

Man accused of shooting at police freed after repeated absence of police witness

A man who was accused of shooting at the police in November 2021 was freed in the Gun Court today arising from the repeated absence of a police witness to appear in court. Kemar Edwards, who was…
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February 6, 2026

Section of Long Hill to Anchovy road in St James to be closed on Sunday for maintenance works

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Sunday, February 8, a section of the Long Hill to Anchovy main road in St James will be temporarily closed to facilitate necessary maintenance…
A court date is being finalised.
February 6, 2026

TikToker charged for allegedly pulling gun on relative

Twenty-nine-year-old TikToker Jevaney Burnett, otherwise called 'Siva', has been charged by police for allegedly pulled a gun on a relative during an altercation in Douglas Castle, St Ann on…
Police at the scene of a shooting along Chisholm Avenue in St Andrew on February 6.
February 6, 2026

Updated | Three men, including policeman, shot in Chisholm Avenue, St Andrew gun attack

Three men, including a policeman, were shot during a gun attack along Chisholm Avenue in St Andrew on Friday evening. They were rushed to hospital for treatment. The 39-year-old policeman was…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
February 5, 2026 by Kimone Francis

Red-tape gridlock

Jamaica’s ability to develop at a faster pace is being hampered by “excessive bureaucracy”, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is arguing. Holness, who was speaking at the official handover ceremony of…
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February 5, 2026

Something Extra

The Pegasus Ballroom recently came alive with merriment and excitement as the Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited team, celebrated the 60th anniversary of Caymanas Park. Here are some of…
February 5, 2026 by Andre Williams

Accused Clansman member fires finger gun at witness cop

A startling incident outside the courtroom brought renewed tension to the ongoing anti-gang trial involving reputed Clansman gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 other accused yesterday, shortly after the…
Isaiah Freckleton at 31 years old, during his working years, long before his migration overseas.
February 5, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

A century of memories

At 100 years old, Isaiah Freckleton still marvels at the passage of time. Lying in his bed one night, alone with his thoughts, the centenarian found himself pondering. “I began to count from one to a…