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Samson Cameron, 4, and Keriecia Hutchinson, 7, were killed in the fire.
September 16, 2026 by Livern Barrett

HAZY FIRE FACTS

Cops probing the death of two young children in a house fire on the weekend have received “conflicting stories” about whether they were home alone at the time of the blaze, a police official has…
Delroy Chuck (right), minister of justice and constitutional affairs, and Chief Justice Bryan Sykes.
September 16, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Chuck warns against going soft on guns

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government is reviewing the mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act but remains convinced, along with the security forces, that the tough penalties…
Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. - Antoine Lodge photo
September 16, 2026

Jamaica finalises third-country nationals operating procedures with US

Jamaica has moved one step closer to receiving third-country nationals (TCNs) from the United States, as Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith on Wednesday indicated that both…
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - Antoine Lodge photo
September 16, 2026

Education Ministry reviewing report on stabbing of JC student

The Ministry of Education is reviewing a preliminary report into the stabbing of a Jamaica College (JC) student near the Rubis Gas Station on Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, on Tuesday afternoon. …
Dr Sharon Lewis, Medical Officer of Health for Portland
September 16, 2026

Jamaicans urged to remain vigilant against gastroenteritis

Jamaicans are being encouraged to remain vigilant against infectious diseases, such as gastroenteritis, despite the ongoing water restrictions. Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland,…
From left: Country Manager of Cemex Jamaica and Managing Director of Carib Cement, Jorge Martinez; Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz; and Airports Authority of Jamaica Chairman, Dr Douglas Lindo listen as PAC Kingston Airport
September 16, 2026

Cemex begins major US$51.85 million overhaul of aircraft apron at Norman Manley Airport

Cemex has begun the first phase of a US$51.85 million (approximately J$8.1 billion) project to reconstruct and upgrade the aircraft apron at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston,…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
September 16, 2026

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that "the world…