News
February 3, 2026
by Andre Williams
Witness’ death weighs against adjournment in Clansman gang case
The reported death of a prosecution witness last week was raised before the Supreme Court on Monday as a critical factor weighing against any lengthy adjournment in the long-awaited Clansman gang…
February 3, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Princess Resorts reopens, boosting confidence among local travel agents
WESTERN BUREAU: Three months after Hurricane Melissa forced its closure, Princess Resorts Jamaica in Hanover has reopened, bringing 1,000 staff back to work and restoring confidence among local…
February 3, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Chuck says Jamaica’s murder count can drop below 200 per year
WESTERN BUREAU: Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck is urging the relatives of criminals to persuade them to give up their illegal guns, saying that by doing so it could bring…
February 3, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Record stands tall as CMU’s first and only forensic science graduate
Amid the celebrations for the graduating class of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at last week’s ceremony, history was made quietly and largely unnoticed. It came in the form of a single…
February 3, 2026
by Paul H. Williams
Belmont Pastry strives to rise again
Hurricane Melissa delivered a double blow to many residents of western Jamaica, damaging or destroying both homes and businesses and leaving recovery stalled in an uneasy limbo. Delbert Rodney of…
February 3, 2026
PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slip
(AP) — PepsiCo is cutting prices on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips this year to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes. PepsiCo has leaned on price increases as the…
February 3, 2026
Another cold front to affect Jamaica this weekend
Jamaicans are being advised to brace for unsettled weather over the next several days as a trough and another cold front are expected to affect conditions across the island. A trough across the…
February 3, 2026
Power outages hit several parishes as cold front brings strong winds
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has reported power outages in several parishes as strong winds associated with the cold front impacting the island disrupt electricity supply. Affected areas…
February 3, 2026
Minister Grange saddened by death of sound system veteran Supa Dee
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange has expressed sadness at the sudden death of Anthony 'Supa Dee' Wilson, a veteran music producer, promoter and sound system operator. …