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Johnson Smith dismisses ‘false’ allegations that gov’t has been silent on Palestine
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is refuting accusations from the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) that the Government has been silent on issues affecting the Middle East, including Palestine.
PM Mottley allays fears over Free Movement
NATION NEWS
TWO MILE HILL, St. Michael, Barbados- Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley tonight sought to allay the fears and address questions being raised by Barbadians ahead of tomorrow’s start of Free Movement.
Magistrate calls for State-funded paternity tests in child cases
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, St. Michael, Barbados- A senior magistrate has urged the introduction of state-funded, mandatory DNA testing in all child maintenance cases, arguing it is the only way to ensure fairness and certainty for fathers brought before the courts.
Police and Customs Seize Over $300,000 Worth of Cannabis at Airport
ANTIGUA NEWSROOM
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda- The Police and Customs seized a large quantity of cannabis during a joint Drug operation at the V. C. Bird International Airport on Tuesday.
WAHS student killed in shooting incident
ST. KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating the death of 18-year-old Sean John, a resident of College Housing, St. Kitts, and a student of Washington Archibald High School.
Suspect in Maverley murder of man and baby urged to surrender
JAMAICA OBSERVER
MAVERLEY, St. Andrew, Jamaica- Following Monday’s murder of two-year-old Tajuan Jackson and 25-year-old Kimarley Powell in Maverley, St Andrew, the police have issued an ultimatum for Courtney Ashley, otherwise known as “Bloodstain”, to turn himself in for questioning in relation to the brutal killings.
SVG cop charged with attempted murder
ST. VINCENT TIMES
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent- On September 8, 2025, police arrested and charged Kyle Nimblet, a 22-year-old Police Officer of Byrea, with the offences of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Burglary and Damage to Property.
Jamaican football legend Allan 'Skill' Cole has died
JAMAICA GLEANER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaican football legend Allan 'Skill' Cole, has died.
Barbados to launch e-Marketplace for CARIFESTA artisans
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- All registered vendors from the CARIFESTA XV Grand Market will be listed on a new Caribbean e-Marketplace, a Barbados government-backed initiative to provide regional artisans with year-round access to global buyers, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced on Sunday night.
JLP, PNP in dogfight as Jamaicans vote in 19th general election
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- In the 18 general elections held locally since 1944, when universal adult suffrage was introduced, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) have tasted victory nine times each.

