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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…
The individuals listed are required to report to the Black River Criminal Investigations Branch on January 6, 2026.
January 6, 2026

St Elizabeth police seek suspects and persons of interest in multiple murder investigations

The St Elizabeth police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating six individuals wanted or listed as persons of interest in ongoing criminal investigations across the parish. Wanted: 1.…
INDECOM Deputy Commissioner Yanique Taylor-Wellington has expressed concern about the pattern but stressed that the state oversight body will conduct objective investigations.
January 6, 2026

INDECOM alarmed as 12 killed by security forces in first five days of 2026

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has described the start of 2026 as “troubling” after twelve people were shot and killed by members of Jamaica’s security forces within the year’s…
P. Falasha Harrison
January 6, 2026

From teenage mother to boardroom strategist

Success stories often begin with privilege. P. Falasha Harrison’s began with prayer, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief that her life was meant for more. Today she is a visionary leader, a…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), greets farm worker, André Ellis, during a send-off ceremony for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in down
January 6, 2026

Gov’t to safeguard integrity of overseas employment programme

The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., who noted that…
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January 6, 2026

Driver’s licence validation system temporary unavailability – TAJ

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that the system used to validate driver’s licences is currently offline. As a result, several related services are temporarily unavailable, both online…
He is to go court on April 28.
January 6, 2026

Man arrested in probe into New Year’s Day gun salute injury of teen girl in Portmore

A man whom the police say is a suspect in the case of a teenage girl who was shot during a gun salute incident on New Year’s Day in Portmore, St Catherine was arrested today and a firearm was seized. …
January 6, 2026

Policeman among three arrested and charged on cocaine and firearm charges in US

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Three people, including a police officer with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), have been charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States…
President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
January 6, 2026

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil…