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Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force among persons participating in a Peace march in August on Monday January 16, 2017.
January 27, 2026

Build trust between people and the police

THE EDITOR, Madam: There is no doubt that the future of crime fighting in Jamaica must be grounded in intelligence-led policing, collaboration, presence, and vigilance. As a nation, we should commend…
Letters
January 27, 2026

Supremacy of God’s word

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, many families in western parishes are facing painful loss – damaged homes, disrupted work, and deep uncertainty. As our communities begin the…
Fresh off her recent Doctor of Letters honour, Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths (left) catches up with reggae songbird Etana.
January 27, 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

With Reggae Month just around the corner, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport unveiled its line-up of activities for February at the official launch held last Wednesday at the J.…
The bride and groom, donned in all white, were happy to be joined by their wedding party, adorned in cobalt blue and a touch of beige for the special occasion.
January 27, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Friendship leads to ‘I do’ for Iswall and Keisha

In 2018, Iswall Stephenson was pleasantly surprised to find himself in the company of Keisha Christian. After a brief introduction through mutual friends, Iswall wasted no time making his intentions…
In this June 1, 2011, file photo, Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland.
January 26, 2026

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins calls for boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and…
January 26, 2026

Higgler charged with murder after St Ann vehicle dispute left taxi operator dead

A 25-year-old higgler has been charged with the stabbing-murder of a taxi operator in Runaway Bay, St Ann, following a dispute after a collision involving their vehicles on January 14, the police say.…
In this image provided by the City of Oxford, Miss., snow and ice cover trees and streets as a winter storm passes through on January 25, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi.
January 26, 2026

US braces for more freezing cold as winter storm leaves at least 29 dead

(AP) - Many in the United States faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the…
Sly Dunbar was inspired by Skatalites drummer Lloyd Knibb.
January 26, 2026

Jamaica has lost a musical titan, Gov’t and Opposition remember Sly Dunbar

The Government and the Opposition have hailed veteran drummer and musician Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar as an extraordinary and influential figure in Jamaican music who contributed significantly to the musical…
January 26, 2026

Proceedings at murder trial of six cops again interrupted over heated exchange between Wildman and prosecutor

Proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were briefly interrupted this afternoon when the judge summoned prosecution and defence attorneys for a brief in-chambers meeting after defence counsel Hugh…