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Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange with legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore.
January 19, 2026

Legacy of ‘reggae ambassador’ Cat Coore will live on – Grange

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is hailing legendary Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a unique talent and a true reggae ambassador, whose passing is a tremendous loss. Coore, a pioneering…
His court date is being finalised.
January 19, 2026

21-y-o Hanover man charged for New Year’s Day break-in and alleged rape of woman

A 21-year-old Hanover man accused of breaking into a woman’s house during the early hours of New Year’s Day and allegedly raping her at knifepoint has since been taken into custody and charged. He is…
Cat Coore performing at the Red Rose for Gregory concert in 2017.
January 19, 2026

'Rest well Reggae Ambassador'

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has hailed Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as "a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae…
 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe (left), speaks with Councillor Andrea Patience of the Llandewey Division (centre) and Director of Planning at the St Thomas Municipal Corporation, Shavar Ellis, during a t
January 19, 2026

Residents occupying Easington Lands in St Thomas to receive titles

The St Thomas Municipal Corporation will be formalising the settlement of residents who currently occupy the Easington lands in the parish. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, Kevin…
Steven 'Cat' Coore of Third World performing at Rebel Salute 30 in 2024.
January 19, 2026

Legendary Third World co-founder Stephen 'Cat' Coore has died

Legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore died suddenly on Sunday evening, leaving family, friends and fans across the world in mourning. Coore, born April 6, 1956, had, for more…
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January 19, 2026

Gang members could be forced to provide access to electronic devices, not under the criminal suppression act

Jason Cross/ Gleaner Writer A proposal to give the police the ability to compel members of gangs to provide access to their personal electronic devices like cellular phones has been rejected by a…
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January 19, 2026

Don’t lose your head, use it!

A recent news item indicated that two brothers lost their heads – one figuratively and the other literally at the hands of his machete-wielding brother. As I waited to share insights at a school…
Portmore United’s Gawain Austin (left) and Montego Bay United’s Richardo Ramsey battle for the ball during their Jamaica Premier League game at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay yesterday. The game ended 0-0.
January 19, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

MoBay, Portmore fail to find an advantage

Montego Bay United (MBU) were held to a goalless draw by Portmore United in a thrilling Jamaica Premier League encounter at Jarrett Park yesterday. Despite sharing points in the tightly contested…
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz celebrate Nickalia Fuller’s lone strike in an international friendly against Grenada at the Kirani James Stadium in St George’s on Sunday.
January 19, 2026 by Lennox Aldred

Late Fuller strike seals narrow win for Reggae Boyz in Grenada

The last time the Reggae Boyz journeyed to Grenada for a game, they came away witha handsome 4-1 victory back in 2023. This time around, it was completely different, as it took a solitary late goal…