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Mia Mottley, prime minister of Barbados.
January 26, 2026

Prime Minister rejects opposition claims over election timing

Bridgetown (CMC): Prime Minister Mia Mottley has pushed back against criticism from Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader Ralph Thorne over the timing of the upcoming general election, saying the…
As part of a $5.3-million environmental sustainability initiative, new purpose-built garbage receptacles are being installed across key areas of Ocho Rios. The project, led by the Tourism Product Development Company Limited in partnership with the St Ann M
January 26, 2026

$5m partnership brings 33 new garbage receptacles to Ocho Rios

A $5-million solid waste management initiative is now being implemented in Ocho Rios, St Ann with the installation of 33 garbage receptacles across key areas of the town, aimed at improving…
Garth Staple (left), a facilitator at the Violence Prevention Alliance, presents a care package to a fisherman at Rocky Point in Clarendon.
January 26, 2026

VPA delivers medical care, counselling and relief to Rocky Point residents

Residents of Rocky Point in Clarendon benefitted from a multi-faceted community outreach initiative led by the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) and partners, which brought together health services,…
Sabrina Watson (left), global category manager – seasonings, sauces and spices at Grace Foods, guides traveller Richard Ho-sing in navigating the donation site at the Norman Manley International Airport during the Bring Jamaica Home activation.
January 26, 2026

Grace Foods ramps up support for farm relief, recovery post-Melissa

In support of Jamaica’s agricultural recovery following Hurricane Melissa, Grace Foods has partnered with the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation to mobilise direct support for farmers through its Grace…
An overwhelmed Deidrian Downer is crowned Miss Global Jamaica 2026 by Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Global Jamaica 2025 and first Runner-up Miss Global 2025 during the Grand Coronation on Saturday at the Douglas Orane Auditorium, Wolmer’s Boys, Kingston
January 26, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Excitement as Deidrian Downer wins Miss Global Jamaica

At 1:20 Sunday morning, cheers erupted inside the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, as Miss Zimii Haircare, Deidrian Downer, was announced winner of Miss Global Jamaica…
A Sparkling Violetear hummingbird hovers at the Yanacocha Reserve.
January 26, 2026

Ancient forest is last stand for a hummingbird facing extinction

YANACOCHA RESERVE (AP): Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment of human activity. This is the Yanacocha Reserve, the last refuge for the…
A man walks past a wedding dress displayed on a street next to a bridal shop in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
January 26, 2026

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire’s second phase

CAIRO (AP): Top United Sates envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, urging his government to move into the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza.
A 12-year-old boy plays with his personal phone outside school, in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, June 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, FIle)
January 26, 2026

Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15

PARIS (AP): French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 can enter into force in…
Gleaner editorial writes: ... while they seek to protect their perceived national interests Caribbean governments must address the Trump administration’s policies on immigration with a clear-eyed pragmatism ...
January 26, 2026

Editorial | Possibilities for CARICOM

America’s placing of 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries among the 75 from which it recently halted the processing of immigrant visas caused a flurry of diplomatic activity by regional…