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February 10, 2026
Man in Barbara Gayle murder case found fit to plead, court told
The man accused of murdering veteran journalist Barbara Gayle has been further remanded until June 3 for a pre-trial readiness hearing. The accused, Travis Ellis, who was arrested in connection with…
February 10, 2026
Survey says democracies’ anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US
BERLIN (AP) — Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption…
February 10, 2026
Soldier gunned down along Waltham Park Road
A soldier was shot and killed along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew on Tuesday night. Information is that the soldier and a policeman, who were off duty, were driving along the roadway when the…
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | M5 Business Recovery Programme formalised
Micro and small businesses devastated by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from a facility established by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to support their recovery. Dubbed the M5 Business…
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Consider estate planning to promote generational wealth - JN Life Executive
Jamaicans are being encouraged to use deliberate estate planning to help their children and grandchildren build generational wealth. The advice comes from Othneil Blagrove, chief of sales and…
February 10, 2026
by Aaron Prince
Growth & Jobs | Caricature art popularity across Jamaica
There is a fresh wave of excitement moving across Jamaica’s digital and creative spaces, and it is being driven by the sudden rise of caricature art. Over the past few weeks, social media platforms…
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Fishers in Parottee, Galleon benefit from solar-powered energy centres
Hundreds of fishers from Parottee and Galleon in St Elizabeth, who have been without electricity since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, now have access to solar-powered energy centres, equipped with…
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | From Kingston to Paris: Creative entrepreneur unlocks global beauty opportunities
Kingston Creative, with funding from The UWI Creative Caribbean programme and support from partner UNESCO, celebrates the successful international engagement of the Go Global Travel Grant awardee…
February 10, 2026
Immigration Corner | Clarification on the term ‘eVisa’
Dear Mr. Bassie, I am seeking clarification on what exactly is an eVisa. I am hoping that you can assist. EG Dear E.G. Persons should be aware that eVisas allow access to, and use of a person’s…