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Deputy Superintendent Rohan Ritchie, commanding officer for St Thomas.
February 27, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Shooting suspect nabbed after 20 years

Two decades since he allegedly shot a woman in the face in front of her child, disfiguring her features and altering her speech for life, Collin ‘Tumpa Dragon’ Mowatt has been nabbed. On Wednesday,…
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes making a presentation during ‘A Conversation with the Judiciary’ at The Summit Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Livern Barrett

‘Nobody can dictate to judges’

The head of the judiciary took a swipe at Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck yesterday, saying nobody – “regardless of the office they hold” – can “dictate” to judges how the…
February 27, 2026 by Andre Williams

Defence challenges cop’s account of 2018 operation

Proceedings in the trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 co-accused intensified Thursday as the 11th prosecution witness, a detective inspector, continued under cross-examination…
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton (left) and Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority, converse during a press briefing at the WRHA’s offices in Montego Freeport on Thursday.
February 27, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Ja equipped to stablilise severe burn cases, says health officials

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid public concern over local treatment options for severe burn victims, health officials have insisted that Jamaica’s health system has the capacity to stabilise critical cases…
Dr Darien Henry, the principal of the Montego Bay Community College, delivers the keynote address at the Institute of Vocational Education and Skills Training Limited’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
February 27, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

‘Dismantle TVET stigma’

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Darien Henry, principal of the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), says stigma against technical and vocational education and training must be end for students to advance in the…
From left: Rochelle Daley, resident advisor at Rex Nettleford Hall; Michael Mullings, keynote speaker and CEO of Chatflow; Sandrene McKenzie, CEO of San’script; and Khalia King, owner of Elethia Creative, in dialogue at Rex Nettleford Hall’s business e
February 27, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs urged to stare down obstacles

Young Caribbean entrepreneurs are being urged not to fear the challenges in the region but, instead, to use those obstacles to find innovative solutions to problems. The call was made on Wednesday by…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis yesterday.
February 26, 2026 by Erica Virtue

T&T backlash

Even as Washington, DC in the United States (US) has reportedly eased conditions allowing individuals to apply for licences to supply Cuba with Venezuelan oil, one of the Caribbean’s leaders has been…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a thumbs up during the CARICOM plenary session in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
February 26, 2026 by Kimone Francis

US-Caribbean reboot

In a clear signal of renewed diplomatic focus, the United States has pledged to “reinvigorate” ties with CARICOM countries, framing the region’s economic stability and security as “intricately tied”…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and constitutional affairs.
February 26, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Guilty pleas not intended ahead of joining child diversion programmes – Chuck

Some judges appear to be misinterpreting the Child Diversion Act by compelling minors to plead guilty to criminal charges before steering them to intervention programmes, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck…