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February 5, 2026
JMDA raises staffing, pay and patient safety concerns at UHWI, issues ultimatum
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) has warned the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) that it cannot guarantee the continuation of normal operations if concerns regarding…
February 5, 2026
Gun Court accepts Jolyan Silvera’s guilty plea, to be sentenced in March
The guilty plea entered by former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera in connection with the death of his wife has been accepted by the Gun Court, with sentencing set for March 6. Chief Justice Bryan…
February 5, 2026
Education Ministry urges schools to allow jackets, provide warm beverages amid cold front
The Ministry of Education says schools should allow students to wear jackets to classes amid cooler temperatures and strong winds across Jamaica due to a cold front. There has been widespread public…
February 5, 2026
Former TCI premier Michael Misick and two others found guilty on corruption charges
COCKBURN TOWN, Turks and CAICOS ISLANDS, CMC – Justice Rajendra Narine will on May 4 this year hear arguments in the sentencing phase of the case against three people, including former premier,…
February 5, 2026
House approves fourth supplementary estimates
The House of Representatives has approved the Fourth Supplementary Estimates for the fiscal year 2025/26, which reflects an increase in government expenditure of $14.36 billion. The estimates,…
February 5, 2026
Damaged wetlands in Parottee, St Elizabeth being restored
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says the Government has commenced targeted clean-up and restoration of hurricane-damaged wetlands in the Parottee community in St…
February 5, 2026
Stakeholders fêted at MoBay Expo 2020 cocktail reception
Business interests and stakeholders were hosted by Sandals and sister company ATL Automotive at their Bogue City Centre plant in Montego Bay recently. The event, staged in collaboration with the…
February 5, 2026
Something Extra
The Pegasus Ballroom recently came alive with merriment and excitement as the Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited team, celebrated the 60th anniversary of Caymanas Park. Here are some of…
February 5, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
Champion Bubbler in perfect position to pounce on George HoSang Trophy field
Perfectly drawn at post-position 11, stalking-sprinter CHAMPION BUBBLER returns to her happy hunting ground, five furlongs straight, at which only a sub-59.0 will deny the seven-year-old United…