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From left: Josh Harvey, otherwise called ‘Josh’ and Tyrese McKenzie, otherwise called ‘City Puss’.
February 7, 2026

Double murder on Fairfield Avenue in St Andrew

Two men were shot and killed during a brazen gun attack along Fairfield Avenue in St Andrew this afternoon. The deceased have been identified as Tyrese McKenzie, otherwise called 'City…
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February 7, 2026

13-y-o Manchester girl dies after being hit by vehicle

The Manchester police are investigating the death of a teen girl who died after being hit by a vehicle on Friday. She has been identified by the police as 13-year-old Lakeea Thompson , who lived in…
In this May 8, 2018, file photo, a Jersey cow feeds in a field on the Francis Thicke organic dairy farm in Fairfield, Iowa.
February 7, 2026

Police warn against buying beef after chemically treated cattle stolen in St Mary

Members of the public, particularly residents of Rose End, St Mary and surrounding areas, are being warned by the police against purchasing beef following the theft of a herd of cows that were…
Presidential Council Chair Laurent Saint-Cyr speaks during a ceremony marking the end of the transitional council's almost two-year rule, in Port-au-Prince, Saturday, February 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
February 7, 2026

Haiti’s presidential council dissolved after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s presidential council stepped down on Saturday after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a US-backed prime minister, who is expected to remain in power as…
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February 7, 2026

Man dies after being hit by tree in St Mary

The police in St Mary are investigating the death of a man who died after a tree fell on him. He has been identified as 50-year-old labourer Kalphat Hugo of the Belfield district in the parish.…
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February 7, 2026

Roadworks for Swallowfield Road in St Andrew

The National Works Agency (NWA) will on Monday, February 9, commence works along Swallowfield Road in St Andrew. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that the…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton.
February 7, 2026

Health community urged to lobby for regulation of social media access among youth

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has called on health professionals to add their voices to the push for regulation of social media use among children 16 years and under as a…
Former British Virgin Island Premier, Andrew Fahie.
February 7, 2026

Former BVI premier files appeal challenging cocaine trafficking and money laundering conviction

MIAMI, CMC – Former British Virgin Islands premier Andrew Fahie has filed an appeal challenging his conviction in the United States, arguing that the government’s sting operation involved a substance…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens in St Andrew on January 20.
February 7, 2026

$100-million recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s…