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Sergeant Arlene McBean. - File photo.
January 28, 2026

Police federation wants expedited treatment for cops injured on the job

Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean, is calling for the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Health and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to ensure…
Tourists traverse a street in Havana, Monday, January 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
January 28, 2026

Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop

HAVANA (AP) — It’s almost noon in Havana when a handful of tourists tumble out of a small yellow bus and rush toward a row of shiny classic cars, cameras in hand. Nearby, under the shade of a beach…
The Black River Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
January 28, 2026

JCF member dies in St Elizabeth

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the death of one of its members in St Elizabeth on Tuesday. Corporal Caple Ferraro, who was attached to the JCF Marine Division in Negril,…
CMC photo.
January 28, 2026

Police in Belize probing disappearance of cocaine from police station

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize’s Police Commissioner, Dr Richard Rosado, has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a quantity of cocaine from a police station and…
January 28, 2026

Wanted man killed in alleged confrontation, another surrenders - JCF

A man wanted for murder was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police on Monday, while another has surrendered, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting. Omoy Largie, also…
Stephen Shaw, manager of communications at the National Works Agency.
January 28, 2026

NWA prioritising most dangerous of 16 breakaways in Trelawny Southern

The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is prioritising the most dangerous of 16 breakaways identified in Trelawny Southern. Stephen Shaw, manager of communications at the NWA, said limited funding…
January 28, 2026

St Catherine boy freed of murder

A 17-year-old boy was freed of a murder charge in the St Catherine Circuit Court on Tuesday after the prosecution conceded it could not disprove that he acted in self-defence. The charge related to…
Veteran radio personality, Walter 'Bob' Clarke died on January 27, 2026.
January 28, 2026

Grange salutes late broadcaster Bob Clarke

Culture Minister Olivia Grange says Jamaica has lost a “household name” with the death of veteran radio broadcaster Walter Charles ‘Bob’ Clarke. “Bob Clarke was a household name across Jamaica…
Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, speaking during a recent traffic symposium at the St Mary Parish Court.
January 28, 2026

Senior judge urges motorists to educate themselves about traffic laws

Motorists are being urged to educate themselves about the laws governing the use of the nation’s roads, which will lead them to making better choices. Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic…