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January 15, 2026

Licensed firearm holder charged for allegedly brandishing gun during argument over garbage

A licensed firearm holder from Spanish Town, St Catherine has been charged for allegedly pulling his weapon on a man during an argument over garbage. Forty-six-year-old Rogroy Moody, an accountant,…
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair (left); Deputy Director General (Acting) and Director, Surveys Division, STATIN, Dr Natalee Simpson (centre), and Director (Acting) Administrative Statistics, STATIN, Siomar
January 15, 2026

Economy grew 5.1 per cent for July to September quarter in 2025

The Jamaican economy grew by 5.1 per cent in the July to September quarter of 2025, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Providing details during a press briefing at the AC Hotel in St…
January 15, 2026

Clarendon husband accused of cutting wife’s throat, setting house ablaze to stand trial

A court has ruled that Clarendon chef Anray Williams, who is accused of killing his wife and setting their Frankfield home on fire, has a case to answer and should stand trial. The decision was made…
In this photo provided by the United Nations, members of the UN Security Council vote to approve its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Monday, June 10, 2024. (Eskinder Debebe/
January 15, 2026

US warns Iran that ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN meeting

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After weeks of escalating tension, United States and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday at the UN Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the…
Members of the Caribbean Assurance Brokers team, including (from left) Toni Nishell Miller, divisional administrator; Donna Brown, chief operations officer; Sheba Grant, chief accountant; Moniesha Bryan, assistant marketing manager; Treves Allen, claims as
January 15, 2026

Corporate Hands | Caribbean Assurance Brokers team brings relief to Trelawny communities

Recognising the extent of damage to homes, CG United provided funds in the amount of US$25,000 to the Food For The Poor programme, to support roof repairs.
January 15, 2026

Corporate Hands | CG United donates to Food For The Poor for hurricane relief

In observance of International Volunteer Day, more than 40 members of the Scotiabank team gathered at Food For The Poor’s warehouse to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Volunteers assembled 2,000 food and care packages, helping to bring c
January 15, 2026

Corporate Hands | Scotia Group champions community empowerment on International Volunteer Day

Chairman of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Dr Norman Grant (4th left) inspects a bag of Newport Fersan fertiliser gifted to the association towards resuscitating coffee farms impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Also sharing in the occasion fro
January 15, 2026

Corporate Hands | Newport Fersan gifts relief supplies for coffee farms

Intcomex Jamaica brought early Christmas cheer to over 100 families in Cave District, Westmoreland, on December 13, as part of its six-month adoption of the community to assist with post-Hurricane Melissa recovery.
January 15, 2026

Corporate Hands | Intcomex Jamaica adopts Westmoreland communities for relief