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February 20, 2026
Man charged for robbing, stabbing teen boy who was walking home
Detectives attached to the St Andrew Central Police Division have charged a man for stabbing a teen boy during a robbery as the minor was walking home. Charged with robbery with aggravation and…
February 20, 2026
UN agencies endorse taxes by gov’t on alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have backed the Government’s move to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes…
February 20, 2026
Alleged lottery scammer ordered by court to pay $12 million and forfeit BMW X6
A man who was allegedly involved in lottery scamming activities has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay $12 million to the authorities and forfeit a BMW X6 sport utility vehicle valued at $3.2…
February 20, 2026
Judge urges defence to avoid delays in Clansman murder trial as over 90 witnesses still to testify
Justice Dale Palmer has again called on defence attorneys in the Clansman Gang murder trial to make better use of the court’s time by agreeing on matters that are not in dispute, warning that the…
February 20, 2026
Amid fallout from Melissa, gov’t must address contract employment in tourism to protect workers — Opposition
As hundreds of hospitality workers sit at home in post-hurricane uncertainty, the Opposition says now is the time for the Government to address the issue of contract employment in the sector, arguing…
February 20, 2026
Farmers in Trelawny warned against bush fires as dry season approaches
The fire department in Trelawny is appealing to farmers to desist from setting bush fires as the dry season approaches. Superintendent Roland Walters, speaking in an interview with The Gleaner, urged…
Updated 15 hours ago
Three men charged for murder of St Catherine teacher remanded, case moved to Gun Court
The three men accused of the deadly gun attack on St Catherine teacher and construction consultant Damion Dunn were today further remanded in the parish court, with the case being transferred to the…
February 20, 2026
Update | 21-y-o police constable charged for murder of St Mary businessman
A policeman has been charged for the murder of St Mary businessman Garfield Singh, who was gunned down at his home in Boscobel last week. Further, another policeman has also been charged for…
February 20, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
More males report physical abuse by female partners in new survey
A new survey co-published by the Mico Foundation and Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has highlighted the top three human rights violations reported in 10 Kingston communities as domestic violence, police…