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Former British Virgin Island Premier, Andrew Fahie.
February 7, 2026

Former BVI premier files appeal challenging cocaine trafficking and money laundering conviction

MIAMI, CMC – Former British Virgin Islands premier Andrew Fahie has filed an appeal challenging his conviction in the United States, arguing that the government’s sting operation involved a substance…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens in St Andrew on January 20.
February 7, 2026

$100-million recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s…
His court date is being finalised.
February 7, 2026

Police arrest suspect linked to multiple house break-ins in St Andrew

A man suspected of being involved in several house break-ins across the St Andrew North Police Division has been arrested. He was apprehended this morning during operations conducted by police…
The case is to go back to court on June 3.
February 7, 2026

Nigerian court orders UK to pay $572 million to families of miners killed during colonial rule

ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian court has ordered the British government to pay 20 million pounds (US$27 million) each to families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 by security forces during British…
February 7, 2026 by Livingston Scott

KSAFA leagues start today

The Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) senior football competitions get under way this weekend, with a full slate of matches in the Championship and Major League, on Saturday and…
Holmwood Technical High School’s Nickoy Knight (right) tries to dribbles by Herbert Morrison Technical High School’s Joshua Ferguson during their ISSA Schoolboy Under-19 Basketball quarterfinal match at Herbert Morrison court yesterday.
February 7, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Holmwood break Herbert Morrison unbeaten streak

Holmwood Technical High School delivered a statement performance on the road, stunning Herbert Morrison Technical High (HMTH) with a convincing 64-46 victory to bring an emphatic end to their unbeaten…
ISSA Under-16 Basketball final action between Wolmer’s Boys’ School and Jamaica College at Campion College yesterday.
February 7, 2026 by Raymond Graham

St George’s, Wolmer’s draw first blood

St George’s College and Wolmer’s Boys’ School drew first blood in their first games of the Urban ISSA schoolboy basketball finals at Campion yesterday, recording wins over their opponents to take 1-0…
Clay Pender, Luke Houser, Luciano Fiore, and Sean Dolan.
February 7, 2026

US breaks world short track 4x800m record

A United States quartet of Clay Pender, Luke Houser, Luciano Fiore and Sean Dolan took a second off the world short track 4x800-metre record* with their winning time of 7:10.29 at the Penn Classic in…
From left: Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein and Johson Charles modelling the newly-unveiled West Indies kits that will be worn at the ICC Man’s T20 World Cup 2026.
February 7, 2026

West Indies need to be wary of opportunistic Scotland

KOLKATA, India (CMC): When the West Indies take on Scotland in their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup today, they will do so as heavy favourites. However, the regional team can ill afford…