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February 13, 2026
JUTC losses balloon
The financial haemorrhaging at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is expected to continue in the new fiscal year with the beleaguered state body projected to rack up a hefty $18 billion…
February 13, 2026
by Adrian Frater
MoBay Boys and Girls’ Club reels from Melissa’s blow
WESTERN BUREAU: The Montego Bay Boys and Girls Club (MBB&GC), which has a rich history of positively impacting the lives of young people in St James over several decades, is still reeling after…
February 13, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Officials move to restore order in congested Annotto Bay
Public disorder in Annotto Bay has become a mounting concern for residents and businesses, prompting calls for tighter enforcement against illegal vending and chronic traffic congestion in the St Mary…
February 13, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
More post-Melissa counselling needed across St Elizabeth
WESTERN BUREAU: The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has so far delivered mental health care to roughly 2,000 residents of St Elizabeth following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the record…
February 13, 2026
Children’s computer lab reopens at St James Parish Library
The chatter of children filled the newly refurbished Children’s Computer Lab at the St James Parish Library as grade-five students from Chetwood Memorial Primary School became the first to explore the…
February 13, 2026
Man shot dead after allegedly pointing gun at police in Kingston; INDECOM probing
The Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of a man by members of the security forces during an operation in Bayshore Park, Harbour View in eastern Kingston on…
February 13, 2026
Australia suffers shock defeat by Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup
(AP) — Zimbabwe caused the first major upset at the T20 Cricket World Cup with a surprise 23-run win against Australia on Friday. Blessing Muzarabani grabbed 4-17 and Brad Evans picked up 3-23 as…
February 13, 2026
Three charged with murder of St Catherine teacher
Three men have been charged with the January 9 murder of a teacher in Gordon Pen, St Catherine, police in the St Catherine North Division have confirmed. Charged are Tyrick Fennell, otherwise called…
February 13, 2026
PAHO and CARPHA sign agreement to strengthen regional health collaboration
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening regional public health collaboration. The 2026-2030…