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January 19, 2026
21-y-o Hanover man charged for New Year’s Day break-in and alleged rape of woman
A 21-year-old Hanover man accused of breaking into a woman’s house during the early hours of New Year’s Day and allegedly raping her at knifepoint has since been taken into custody and charged. He is…
January 19, 2026
Decomposing body of St Thomas man reported missing found in bushes
The body of a St Thomas man who was reported missing has been found in bushes in a state of decomposition. He has been identified by the police as 53-year-old labourer Donald Minott of Harbour Head…
January 19, 2026
Jamaica records sharp drop in murders in first weeks of 2026
Jamaica has recorded a significant reduction in murders in the opening weeks of the new year, with official figures showing a 45 per cent decline over a 17-day period, when compared with the same…
January 19, 2026
Hotel workers charged for allegedly duplicating room key cards to steal US$2,000 from guests
Three workers at a hotel in Trelawny have been charged for allegedly copying room keys issued to them during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and using the duplicates to steal a total of US$2,000 from…
January 19, 2026
Gov’t and Opposition hail ‘Cat’ Coore as cultural ambassador and reggae pioneer
The Government and the Opposition are remembering reggae icon Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a gifted musician whose work inspired many and brought pride to Jamaica. The Third World co-founder died suddenly…
January 19, 2026
IMF approves US$415 million disbursement for Jamaica to address the impact of Hurricane Melissa
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of US$415 million for Jamaica under its Rapid Financing Instrument's large natural…
January 19, 2026
School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A truck and a school minibus were in collision in South Africa’s Gauteng province Monday, killing at least 13 children, authorities said. Preliminary reports indicated at least 11…
January 19, 2026
Transport Authority pulls officer from frontline duties over video of gun incident
The Transport Authority says an employee seen in a video on social media "drawing a firearm during a road operation" has been removed from frontline duties as part of an internal probe. …
January 19, 2026
NCB announces departure of CEO Bruce Bowen, appoints Sheree Martin interim head
The National Commercial Bank (NCB) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Bruce Bowen will leave the organisation effective February 28, 2026. In a statement today, NCB said Bowen will proceed on…