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January 8, 2026
Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled Thursday by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani — a major boon for…
January 8, 2026
Excelsior High 2025 Olivier Shield champions
Excelsior High are the 2025 ISSA all-island Olivier Shield champions after defeating reigning daCosta Cup champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) 2–0 in the final at Stadium East today. …
January 8, 2026
More than 400 earthquakes recorded in Jamaica in 2025
More than 400 earthquakes were recorded in and around Jamaica in 2025 by the Earthquake Unit (EQU) located at the University of the West Indies, Mona. This was reported by Scientific Officer, EQU,…
January 8, 2026
JCF: Death of 4-y-o in St James being treated as homicide probe, not police shooting
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is inaccurate to suggest that the four-year-old boy who died after being shot during an alleged shoot-out with gunmen in Granville, St James, on New Year’s…
January 8, 2026
Correctional department rejects claims it is restricting inmates’ legal rights
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is dismissing reports that it is restricting inmates’ constitutional right to legal representation. It is reacting to complaints from an attorney in the…
January 8, 2026
Murders down 41% as Clarendon records reduction in major crimes
The Clarendon police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, with head of the division, Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, charging that the police will…
January 8, 2026
Patrick Jackson | The next viral threats to watch in 2026
A new year might mean new viral threats. Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased mobility…
January 8, 2026
Gov’t to rehabilitate community infrastructure in Accompong
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery activities in Accompong, St Elizabeth, will go beyond roof repairs to include restoring community infrastructure,…
January 8, 2026
Update | US Senate rejects Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote
The United States Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. The move signals a note of disapproval…