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January 19, 2026
Pregnant woman jumps to her death from hospital in Guyana, probe launched
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the death of a 22-year-old pregnant woman, who is reported to have jumped…
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
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
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
Legacy of ‘reggae ambassador’ Cat Coore will live on – Grange
Culture Minister Olivia Grange is hailing legendary Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a unique talent and a true reggae ambassador, whose passing is a tremendous loss. Coore, a pioneering…
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
'Rest well Reggae Ambassador'
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has hailed Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as "a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae…
January 19, 2026
Residents occupying Easington Lands in St Thomas to receive titles
The St Thomas Municipal Corporation will be formalising the settlement of residents who currently occupy the Easington lands in the parish. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, Kevin…
January 19, 2026
Legendary Third World co-founder Stephen 'Cat' Coore has died
Legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore died suddenly on Sunday evening, leaving family, friends and fans across the world in mourning. Coore, born April 6, 1956, had, for more…