Lead Stories
January 5, 2026
Aundrene Cameron | Eliminate violence against women
The elimination of violence against women remains one of Jamaica’s most exhausted New Year’s resolutions. Nonetheless, its achievement remains an undelivered gift. This is because factors which…
January 5, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Government urged to set up disaster fund for small businesses
Eugene Kelly, councillor for the Whitfield Town Division in St Andrew South West, is calling for the establishment of a small-business disaster fund, noting the devastating impact of 15 fires over two…
January 5, 2026
Restrictions lifted on flights from US to Caribbean, South America
BRIDGETOWN. Barbados (CMC): Restrictions that temporarily barred United States airlines from operating in parts of the Caribbean and South American airspace were lifted early yesterday, allowing…
January 4, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
NEW YEAR TRAGEDY
A New Year’s Day outing to the beach ended in tragedy for a Portmore family after a young woman, her teenage brother, and a policeman who was a family friend were swept away by strong currents at…
January 4, 2026
by Andre Williams
2025: The policing year written in blood
The year 2025 will be remembered as a paradoxical year for Jamaica as despite recording a historic low in overall murders, the past 12 months have been overshadowed by a grim countertrend: an…
January 4, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Slow but steady progress in Negril
Along Negril’s beachfront and bustling roadside, recovery after Hurricane Melissa is unfolding not in sweeping declarations but in quiet resilience with one plate of food sold, one tourist taxi trip…
January 4, 2026
VENEZUELA’S MADURO OUSTED
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP): Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, United States President Donald Trump said Saturday…
January 4, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Clarke calls on Trump to cease military campaign
NEW YORK: Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has called on the Trump administration to end its military action in Venezuela, labelling it a brazen affront to the rule of law and the United States…
January 4, 2026
Other nations react to Maduro ouster
CARICOM leaders meet CARICOM says its Conference of Heads of Government met very early on Saturday following reports of military action in Venezuela. CARICOM says it is actively monitoring the…