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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026

Entertainment, Latest News

Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026

KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer

January 2, 2026

Gospel artiste and minister, Kevin Downswell says his wish for Jamaica in 2026 is for Jamaicans to focus more on God. The You Make Me Stronger singer ...

Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica

Latest News, Lifestyle

Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica

KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer

January 2, 2026

One of several high-profile guests in attendance at the Couples Tower Isle New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday night, was former US Ambassador to Jamaic...

Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery

Latest News, News

Holness reaffirms commitment to Black River recovery

January 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the full recovery and rebuilding of Black River. Holne...

American dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad

Latest News, Regional

American dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad

January 2, 2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old United States citizen who is reported to have ...

St Kitts and Nevis warns of heighten tension in the Taiwan Strait

Latest News, Regional

St Kitts and Nevis warns of heighten tension in the Taiwan Strait

January 2, 2026

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – The St Kitts and Nevis government says the recent military exercises conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arou...

BCIC announces leadership appointments

Business, Latest News

BCIC announces leadership appointments

January 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) has announced key leadership appointments and organisational alignment initiatives that...

Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes

Latest News, Regional

Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes

January 2, 2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Several Caribbean countries have been rattled by earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, the Trinidad-b...

Cop and teen feared drowned in New Year’s tragedy at Portmore beach

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Cop and teen feared drowned in New Year’s tragedy at Portmore beach

January 2, 2026

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A policeman and a teen are feared dead after an incident at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine on Thursday. The cop ...

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