News
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…
February 13, 2026
St Andrew police warn of rising use of ski-masks by criminals
The St Andrew North police are raising fresh concerns over the what they say is the increasing use of ski-masks by criminals, particularly in cases where suspects pose as legitimate customers before…
February 13, 2026
Gager 'confident' Trelawny will meet $379 million property tax target
The Trelawny Municipal Corporation says it is confident that it will meet its property tax target of $379 million despite widespread damage in Trelawny following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last…
February 13, 2026
Government proposing to spend $1.4 trillion next financial year
The Government has proposed a Budget of $1.4 trillion for fiscal year 2026/27, of which $99.7 billion has been allocated to capital projects while $1.342 trillion will cover recurrent (housekeeping)…