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Rene L. Lambert is author of ‘Uphill Climb -: Cerebral Palsy Adventures’
February 23, 2026

Rene L. Lambert | The psychological and social history of Jamaica and African Americans in America

Study a country's customs and it will tell you so much about its people and its cultural norms. Examine its history and it will tell you a lot about its past, its current state and the intended…
Sylvester Phillip Harrison, Founder of Coerator Investment.
February 24, 2026

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February 23, 2026

Another cold front to bring cooler, windy conditions

Jamaicans are being advised by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica to brace for another cold front. The agency says the system is projected to move across Jamaica Monday night through Tuesday.…
Pedestrians cross 42nd Street near Bryant Park during a snow storm, Monday, February 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
February 23, 2026

Powerful winter storm roils travel across US, leading to thousands of flight cancellations

NEW YORK (AP) — Air traffic is coming to a standstill in much of the northeastern U.S. as a powerful storm brings heavy snow and strong winds across the region. Thousands of flight disruptions piled…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
February 23, 2026

PM Holness departs Jamaica for CARICOM heads of government meeting

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will today depart the island to attend the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The meeting is being…
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February 23, 2026

INDECOM probing separate fatal police shootings in Jones Town and Norwood

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing two separate fatal police shootings — one in Jones Town, St Andrew, and the other in Norwood, St James — that occurred on Sunday. The…
His court date is being finalised.
February 23, 2026

Police charged alleged scam artist targeting elderly at ATMs

The police have charged a man who allegedly targeted elderly citizens using automated teller machines (ATMs), stealing their bank cards and draining their accounts. Charged with unauthorised access…
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February 23, 2026

Over 500 pounds of uninspected meat seized in downtown Kingston, vendor charged

A vendor was on Sunday arrested and charged by members of the police’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) following an operation in downtown Kingston in which more than 500 pounds of meat were…
The National Water Commission personnel on an operation to remove illegal connections in Clarendon.
February 23, 2026

NWC dismantles illegal water connection network in Clarendon

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has dealt a blow to a clandestine network of illegal water connections in Clarendon. The commission says that deep in the dense bushes of…