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February 11, 2026
Police probe launched after Clarendon detainee found with knife concealed in body
A female detainee at the Four Paths Police Station in Clarendon had to undergo surgery to remove a knife from a cavity inside her body. The Gleaner was informed that on Saturday, February 8, the…
February 11, 2026
Some Jamaican students leave Cuba amid fuel crisis, gov’t monitoring situation – Johnson Smith
A handful of Jamaican students have left Cuba amid displacement arising from the fuel crisis in that country, with others being encouraged to assess their situation, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina…
February 11, 2026
Johnson Smith: Jamaica surprised by US immigrant visa halt, talks ongoing
Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says Jamaica has been engaged in dialogue with the United States regarding its decision to include the island on a list of 75 countries for which…
February 11, 2026
KSAMC to undertake road works across Corporate Area
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be undertaking road rehabilitation works across all 40 divisions. Mayor Councillor Andrew Swaby, who made the disclosure at the KSAMC’s…
February 11, 2026
Police probe suspected suicide of 29-y-o woman in Manchester
Police in Manchester are probing the suspected suicide of a 29-year-old resident whose body was found hanging in Bloomwell, Spalding, on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Olivia…
February 11, 2026
Mandeville hospital performs first colonoscopy in 'breakthrough' for healthcare in southern Jamaica
The Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester has performed its first-ever colonoscopy, signaling what it says is a “breakthrough in public healthcare ” for residents and neighbouring parishes. A…
February 11, 2026
Cabinet Minister Vaz 'accepts' Auditor General’s finding he breached law in Starlink purchases
Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz says he accepts the auditor general’s finding that he breached the law in the acquisition of 200 Starlink devices for the Hurricane Melissa response. But he…
February 11, 2026
New taxes coming but vulnerable Jamaicans 'will be protected' - Finance Minister
Finance Minister Fayval Williams says new taxes will be introduced to fund the upcoming budget as the Holness administration contends with the economic fallout from Hurricane Melissa. She says the…
February 11, 2026
Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old
(AP) — The suspect in a Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health, authorities said Wednesday, a day after the attack that…