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Daryl Vaz, minister of science, energy, telecommunications and transport.
February 4, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

STARLINK RED FLAG

Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has flagged as a breach of procurement rules actions taken by senior Cabinet minister Daryl Vaz in relation to the purchase of 200 Starlink devices valued at $12.12…
Fraser-Pryce
February 4, 2026

Ten years of Peace Through Sports means a great deal - Fraser-Pryce

The Pocket Rocket Foundation officially kicked off the 10th staging of its Six-A-Side Peace Through Sports Football Competition on Saturday at the Red Stripe Sports Complex, with an exciting opening…
Dr Andrew Wheatley, minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for science, technology and special projects.
February 4, 2026 by Karen Madden

Cyber Crimes Act amendments clear House

The Government has moved to reassure Parliament that amendments to the Cyber Crimes Act will strengthen protections against online abuse, even as the Opposition warned that vague language in the bill…
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventr attends the opening of the IOC Session ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy yesterday.
February 4, 2026

African IOC members put visa concerns to LA Olympic organisers

MILAN (AP): Olympic officials from Africa took their concerns about a visa programme for entering the United States to leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Games yesterday. International Olympic Committee…
News
February 4, 2026

Norwood rocked by double murder

WESTERN BUREAU: Two unidentified men were shot and killed by unknown assailants in an abandoned building in Norwood, St James, on Tuesday, shattering a yearlong period of calm. The killings brought to…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice.
February 4, 2026

House gives thumbs up to jury subsidy increase

Legislation aimed at increasing subsidies for persons performing jury duty was, yesterday, passed in the House of Representatives. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, who piloted the amendments to the…
Former Reggae Boy and Miami Fusion’s Tyrone Marshall (15) assists Kansas City Wizards’ Scott Vermillion after the two collided while going up for a header in the first half of a football match on August 29, 1999, in Kansas City, Missouri.
February 4, 2026

English football union wants fewer headers to protect players

BOSTON (AP): The union representing English football players has created the first comprehensive protocol for preventing the brain disease CTE, expanding the heightened concern over concussions to…
Senegal supporters are taken from the stadium by security officers after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco late on during the Africa Cup of Nations final footbal match in Rabat, Morocco on January 18.
February 4, 2026

Morocco to appeal sanctions over shambolic Africa Cup final

RABAT, Morocco (AP): Morocco have decided to appeal a ruling that resulted in fines of US$415,000 and match bans because of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, their football federation said…
Business
February 4, 2026

Making a budget after a major disaster

Major disasters can upend the best made plans, as Hurricane Melissa has shown us. Although recovery can be long and challenging, it is achievable with patience and effective strategies supported by a…