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Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Jeremy Taylor, KC.
January 6, 2026

Jamaica's Jeremy Taylor appointed TCI's chief prosecutor

Jeremy Taylor, one of Jamaica's most senior prosecutors, has been appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands. A DPP is responsible for deciding whether…
AI-generated malware is a new goodie on the shelves of the dark web – yet another ready-to-use cybercrime tool that makes ransomware attacks easier, and hence more prevalent.
January 6, 2026

Jurgita Lapienytė | AI arms ransomware gangs for historic 2025 haul… 2026 could be worse

2025 was one of the most fruitful years for ransomware gangs yet, as we saw thousands of victims claimed by criminals throughout the year. AI was a big help. Artificial intelligence may not be…
The PNP said it remains committed to the principles of self-determination and a nation’s autonomy over its natural resources, while encouraging adherence to democratic norms and the protection of human rights.
January 6, 2026

PNP calls on Gov't to 'unequivocally support' rule of law after US captures Maduro

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Jamaican government “to stand up for and unequivocally support” long-standing principles of international law following the capture of…
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland on January 5, 2026.
January 6, 2026

European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on United States President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
January 6, 2026

Holness: $75m for churches is for clean-up, not reconstruction

The Government’s $75-million allocation to churches damaged by Hurricane Melissa is not for reconstruction but to assist with debris removal and property clean-up, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew…
People stand around floral tributes and candles placed outside the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland on January. 3, 2026, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations.
January 6, 2026

Deadly Swiss bar fire exposes years of missed safety inspections

Fire safety inspections had not been carried out since 2019 at the bar in Switzerland where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. …
The landslide followed heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning.
January 6, 2026

Landslide blocks Junction main road in St Mary

The roadway leading into Kingston in the vicinity of Broadgate, at the eastern end of the Junction main road in St Mary, is now impassable due to a major landslide. The landslide, triggered by heavy…
Akeil Leachman (second left) of Tivoli Gardens FC is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the first goal during their Jamaica Premier League football match against Portmore United at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex in Kingston yesterday. The game e
January 6, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Late goal at Tivoli leaves Portmore gaffer fuming

Third-place Portmore United missed a great opportunity to close the gap on the front two in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after they gave up a last-minute goal to settle for a 2-2 draw with Tivoli…
Montego Bay United coach, Xavier Gilbert.
January 6, 2026

MBU coach ponders defensive concerns, eyes transfer window

Head coach of Jamaica Premier League (JPL) leaders Montego Bay United (MBU), Xavier Gilbert, says the club will be looking to strengthen its defence in this month’s transfer window. Montego Bay United…