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January 1, 2026

Two teen girls shot in separate New Year’s Day gun salute incidents – JCF

The police are reporting that two teen girls are nursing gunshot wounds believed to be the result of separate incidents of illegal gun salutes during New Year’s Day celebrations. In one incident,…
January 1, 2026

St Lucia Education Minister refutes claims he was denied US visa

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucia’s Education Minister, Kenson Casimir, on Wednesday dismissed social media reports that he had been denied a United States visa, amid calls for Prime Minister Phillip…
His court date is being finalised.
January 1, 2026

St Catherine man charged for allegedly setting fire to house of child's mother after disagreement

A 42-year-old St Catherine man was yesterday charged for allegedly setting fire to the house of child’s mother after they reportedly had a disagreement. Charged with arson is Ronaldo Campbell, a…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in Black River, St Elizabeth for a New Year’s fireworks show on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
January 1, 2026

Cabinet to finalise hurricane reconstruction assistance programme for affected persons – PM

Cabinet is set on Monday to decide the levels of financial assistance as well as building material support to be provided to households affected by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking in Black River, St…
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January 1, 2026

'Major high-risk target’ among three men fatally shot in alleged police confrontation in Westmoreland

A wanted man described by the police as a major high-risk target was among three men fatally shot by cops today during an alleged shoot-out in the community of Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland. He has…
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January 2, 2026

Suspected drowning of policeman and teen at beach in Portmore

A policeman and a teenager are suspected to have drowned at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine today. The deceased constable has been identified as Shamar Grant. It is reported that the…
Trees offer a variety of ecosystem services.
January 1, 2026

Earth Today | Fallen but not forever

JAMAICA’S FOREST cover has been hit hard by the rampage of Hurricane Melissa, its many offerings — from food to shade to storm surge protection and the sense of well-being that trees provide — now…
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January 1, 2026

Earth Today | UNEP projects get US$52.8-million support bump

THE GLOBAL Environment Facility (GEF) has announced US$52.8 million for four new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-led projects. The occasion was the 70th Council meeting of the Global…