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Police vow swift and decisive action following murder of soldier in Kingston last evening

Police vow swift and decisive action following murder of soldier in Kingston last evening

Dead is 24-year-old Private Daniel Crawford of Bryan’s Land District, in Spalding Clarendon. According to lawmen, at about 8:51 PM, Crawford and a police officer were travelling in a private motor car when after receiving a phone call, the soldier indicated that he would be making a drop off to a female

JPS says approximately 17000 customers remain without power

JPS says approximately 17000 customers remain without power

President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant says those residents are located in Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, St. James and Hanover, with the majority being in Westmoreland.

Telecommunications Minister says he accepts Auditor General’s position about procurement breaches in relation to acquisition of Starlink devices

Telecommunications Minister says he accepts Auditor General’s position about procurement breaches in relation to acquisition of Starlink devices

The AG's real time audit of Hurricane Melissa relief initiative noted that the procurement of 2 hundred star link devices, valuing $12.12 million was initiated by way of a ministerial instruction, instead of by the Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Amendments to income tax act for disaster relief paid to employees being tax exempt, passed in parliament

Amendments to income tax act for disaster relief paid to employees being tax exempt, passed in parliament

Following the passage of hurricane Melissa last October, many companies provided support to staff members for their personal recovery, and the government implemented a policy to guide the process.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams explained that the amendments convert the policy into a legislative framework.

Health Minister Dr. Tufton says artificial intelligence in health committee will seek to address concerns such as non-communicable diseases

Health Minister Dr. Tufton says artificial intelligence in health committee will seek to address concerns such as non-communicable diseases

The committee was formed to explore possibilities of enhancing healthcare service delivery using AI technology.

Speaking yesterday at a press briefing to discuss the establishment of the committee, Dr. Tufton highlighted the importance of AI to the future of health care.

FIFA to conduct on- site inspection of facilities in Jamaica this week

FIFA to conduct on- site inspection of facilities in Jamaica this week

Football World governing Body FIFA is set to conduct on- site inspection of facilities in Jamaica this week.

Approximately 12 million dollars to stage the two days 2026 Corporate Area Track and Field Championship

Approximately 12 million dollars to stage the two days 2026 Corporate Area Track and Field Championship

It will cost the organizers approximately 12 million dollars to stage the two days 2026 Corporate Area Track and Field Championship, set for February 20 to 21st at the JC Ashenhiem Stadium in Kingston.

JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC’s monthly meeting, after Councillor Lorraine Dobson elected deputy mayor

JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC’s monthly meeting, after Councillor Lorraine Dobson elected deputy mayor

Councillor Dobson is a member of the People's National Party.

Some JLP councillors argued that the deputy mayor should come from their party.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams assures that government intends to roll back the asset tax

Finance Minister Fayval Williams assures that government intends to roll back the asset tax

She made the comment while responding to reactions from opposition members in the lower house today, as parliament debated a bill to amend the asset tax.

Peter Tosh’s ‘Legalize It’ turns fifty: Foundation hosts event to commemorate the milestone

Peter Tosh’s ‘Legalize It’ turns fifty: Foundation hosts event to commemorate the milestone

Peter Tosh’s, Legalize It turns 50 this year and the peter tosh foundation is hosting an event dubbed peter tosh- the sun of reggae to commemorate this milestone.

Police vow swift and decisive action following murder of soldier in Kingston last evening

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Dead is 24-year-old Private Daniel Crawford of Bryan’s Land District, in Spalding Clarendon. According to lawmen, at about 8:51 PM, Crawford and a police officer were travelling in a private motor car when after receiving a phone call, the soldier indicated that he would be making a drop off to a female friend along Waltham Park road.

JPS says approximately 17000 customers remain without power

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant says those residents are located in Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, St. James and Hanover, with the majority being in Westmoreland.

FIFA to conduct on- site inspection of facilities in Jamaica this week

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Football World governing Body FIFA is set to conduct on- site inspection of facilities in Jamaica this week.

Approximately 12 million dollars to stage the two days 2026 Corporate Area Track and Field Championship

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

It will cost the organizers approximately 12 million dollars to stage the two days 2026 Corporate Area Track and Field Championship, set for February 20 to 21st at the JC Ashenhiem Stadium in Kingston.

Peter Tosh’s ‘Legalize It’ turns fifty: Foundation hosts event to commemorate the milestone

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Peter Tosh’s, Legalize It turns 50 this year and the peter tosh foundation is hosting an event dubbed peter tosh- the sun of reggae to commemorate this milestone.

Busy Signal returns to alma mater, Brown’s Town High, with treats

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Busy Signal through his Busy Global Initiative visited his alma mater Brown’s Town High School, last Saturday to distribute relief supplies to students and residents in the surrounding area.