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February 26, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Witness claims no knowledge of deceased nephew's connection to Grants Pen men

An uncle of Matthew Lee, one of the three men killed during a police operation in 2013, testified that he had no knowledge of repeated warnings allegedly given by the young man’s father about his…
Jamaica Under-20’s Jahmarie Nolan turns away from Bonaire defender Ivar Bakelaar during the Concacaf Under-20 Qualifier at the Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Willemstad, Curaçao on Monday. Nolan was a scorer in yesterday’s 7-0 hammering of Tu
February 26, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Young Reggae Boyz go on a Turks and Caicos rampage

Jamaica’s Under-20 footballers recorded their second straight victory in Group B of the Concacaf U20 Qualifiers, thrashing Turks and Caicos Islands 7-0 yesterday. The young Reggae Boyz were led to…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a thumbs up during the CARICOM plenary session in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
February 26, 2026 by Kimone Francis

US-Caribbean reboot

In a clear signal of renewed diplomatic focus, the United States has pledged to “reinvigorate” ties with CARICOM countries, framing the region’s economic stability and security as “intricately tied”…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis yesterday.
February 26, 2026 by Erica Virtue

T&T backlash

Even as Washington, DC in the United States (US) has reportedly eased conditions allowing individuals to apply for licences to supply Cuba with Venezuelan oil, one of the Caribbean’s leaders has been…
Sunshine Girl Khadijah Williams.
February 26, 2026 by Robert Bailey

‘I was a bit shaken’

National senior netballer Khadijah Williams said she was left devastated after her purse containing her passport and money was stolen while on tour in Sydney, Australia, a few weeks ago. Williams, a…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and constitutional affairs.
February 26, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Guilty pleas not intended ahead of joining child diversion programmes – Chuck

Some judges appear to be misinterpreting the Child Diversion Act by compelling minors to plead guilty to criminal charges before steering them to intervention programmes, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck…
Franceta Lopez, the writer of seven children’s books, reading to students at Bridgeport Primary School in St Catherine last year.
February 26, 2026 by Sashana Small

From cashier to children’s book author

Within the span of five years, Franceta Lopez suffered a stillbirth, her home was robbed, she lost her family savings in a bank scam, and she had to deal with the grief of losing two close relatives. …
From left: Jamaica’s Chase Audige, Jordan Kellier, and Giovanni Fraser celebrating during a FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier against Puerto Rico.
February 26, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

‘I think we can pull it off’

When the JamRockerz take to the court today at the National Indoor Sports Centre against Bahamas in the second window of the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifiers, Jamaica Basketball Association…
From left: Tamika Davis, Jamaica Labour Party caretaker for Hanover Western; Sandrene Hill-Sherwood, representing Custos of Hanover Lennox Anderson-Jackson; Collin Virgo, assistant general secretary of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union; and Denise Huds
February 26, 2026 by Bryan Miller

Last-minute gov’t intervention saves Blenheim civic ceremony for Bustamante

Western Bureau: The plan to scale down Tuesday’s annual celebration of National Hero Sir Alexander Bustamante’s birthday at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, was averted at the last minute after…