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Incoming President, Kiwanis International, Hope Markes, poses with the Proclamation declaring the ‘Hope Markes Day’ in Lauderhill, Florida.
January 16, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Hope Markes breaks barriers as first Caribbean woman to lead Kiwanis Int’l

WESTERN BUREAU: Her election as the first black woman and first Caribbean national to head the 110-year-old Kiwanis International service organisation is already inspiring renewed confidence,…
In this photo provided by the United Nations, members of the UN Security Council vote to approve its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Monday, June 10, 2024.
January 15, 2026

US warns Iran that ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN meeting

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After weeks of escalating tension, United States and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday at the UN Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the…
The matter is going back to court on December 3.
January 15, 2026

Clarendon husband accused of cutting wife’s throat, setting house ablaze to stand trial

A court has ruled that Clarendon chef Anray Williams, who is accused of killing his wife and setting their Frankfield home on fire, has a case to answer and should stand trial. The decision was made…
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair (left); Deputy Director General (Acting) and Director, Surveys Division, STATIN, Dr Natalee Simpson (centre), and Director (Acting) Administrative Statistics, STATIN, Siomar
January 15, 2026

Economy grew 5.1 per cent for July to September quarter in 2025

The Jamaican economy grew by 5.1 per cent in the July to September quarter of 2025, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Providing details during a press briefing at the AC Hotel in St…
A court date is being finalised.
January 15, 2026

Licensed firearm holder charged for allegedly brandishing gun during argument over garbage

A licensed firearm holder from Spanish Town, St Catherine has been charged for allegedly pulling his weapon on a man during an argument over garbage. Forty-six-year-old Rogroy Moody, an accountant,…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address during the launch of the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), held on Thursday, January 15 at the Office of the Prime Minister. The SRP is a multifaceted national response designed to support i
January 15, 2026

Gov’t launches shelter recovery programme to aid Hurricane Melissa victims

The Government has launched the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), a multifaceted and coordinated national response to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged during the passage of…
His court date is being finalised.
January 15, 2026

Portmore man charged after cocaine allegedly found under bed

The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine man in connection with the seizure of a quantity of cocaine that was allegedly found under his bed at his home. Charged with possession of cocaine and…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St Andrew on January 14.
January 15, 2026

Gov’t working with partners to deliver cash support to households impacted by Hurricane Melissa

As the Government transitions its post-disaster response to a cash-based assistance model, it will continue to collaborate with key international partners to provide support for citizens recovering…
This booking photo released by the Clark Country, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office, shows William Brock, an Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both.
January 15, 2026

83-y-o US man convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was scamming him

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A jury convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver who he wrongly thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both. …