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January 16, 2026
French Olympic swimming champion to stand trial on rape, sexual assault charges
PARIS (AP): French Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel will stand trial on charges of rape and sexual assault on the 13-year-old daughter of his former coach, the prosecutor general’s office in…
January 16, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
‘I was depressed for two years’
Twenty-one-year-old Jayanne Booth, a University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) student, says the past two years of her life were a nightmare, marked by fear, uncertainty, and emotional distress after…
January 16, 2026
by Livern Barrett
‘NOT FOR THE GREEDY’
A new state programme to assist some of the most vulnerable families who were displaced by Hurricane Melissa is geared towards the needy and “not the greedy”, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has…
January 16, 2026
by Robert Bailey
Wilson grateful for Jamaica Bickle support
With several developmental track and field meets across the island cancelled due to a lack of financial support, Maurice Wilson, meet coordinator of this year’s 44th staging of the JAAA/Puma Pat…
January 16, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Four meets push development season into high gear
Following last Saturday’s opening track and field meet of the year, the Pure Water/R. Danny Williams Development meet at the Ashenheim Stadium, things will shift into high gear tomorrow with the…
January 16, 2026
West Indies start U19 World Cup with win over Tanzania
WINDHOEK, Namibia (CMC): West Indies Under-19s commenced their bid for a second ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup title by beating Tanzania by five wickets in unconvincing fashion yesterday. Tanzania,…
January 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video
A woman constable who was disciplined after appearing in a viral TikTok video while in uniform has won her case against senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Supreme Court ruled…
January 16, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Final arguments expected in Maitland case next week
The prosecution and defence in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland are expected to close their cases on Monday after proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were adjourned on Thursday due to the…
January 16, 2026
by Karen Madden
Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa
A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…