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February 2, 2026
Dominican Republic police say bodies of four decapitated women found near border with Haiti
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Monday the bodies of at least four decapitated women have been found along the border it shares with Haiti, marking…
February 2, 2026
Emails show Jeffrey Epstein corresponded with scientist about genetic research on elite Jamaican sprinters
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein corresponded with evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers about genetic research on elite Jamaican sprinters, according to emails released by the United States…
February 2, 2026
Boy in custody over security incidents at high schools in Portland
A boy has been taken into police custody in Portland in connection with the security incidents that disrupted classes at two high schools in the parish. He was picked up today. Commanding officer for…
February 2, 2026
NWC working to restore water to remaining 30,000 customers from Melissa - Samuda
The National Water Commission (NWC) is working to ensure that the 30,000 customers who remain without water following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa are provided with access to the…
February 2, 2026
US wants St Lucia to ban nationals from studying medicine in Cuba, PM says
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has confirmed that the United States has called on St Lucia to stop sending its nationals to study medicine in Cuba. “I have a big problem.…
February 2, 2026
Southern US enters second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four homes blasted by icy winds on an eroding North Carolina island collapsed into the ocean and Florida farmers anxiously waited for frozen plants to thaw Monday as people across…
February 2, 2026
Jamaica marks World Wetlands Day with mangrove clean-up in St Elizabeth
Several government agencies joined community members on Monday in a mangrove forest clean-up in Parottee, St Elizabeth, as part of efforts to remove hurricane-related debris and commemorate World…
February 2, 2026
Leadership shake-up at C-TOC takes effect today
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr Anthony McLaughlin and Superintendent Victor Barrett have been reassigned from the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (C-TOC) in a leadership shake-up…
February 2, 2026
Portmore teacher charged after allegedly pulling gun on girlfriend
Police have charged a 44-year-old teacher after an alleged assault on his girlfriend at his home in Portmore, St Catherine. Investigators allege that they subsequently seized a gun and ammunition at…