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January 15, 2026
67-year-old found dead at sea near Hellshire in Portmore
The St Catherine South police are investigating the suspected drowning of a senior citizen whose body was found floating in the sea near Hellshire in Portmore on Wednesday. The deceased has been…
January 15, 2026
Correctional officer charged after allegedly striking inmate at Horizon remand centre
A correctional officer has been charged following an Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) probe into the alleged assault of an inmate at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Kingston last…
January 15, 2026
Police warn public after two foreigners allegedly robbed while 'sightseeing' in Golden Acres, St Andrew
The St Andrew North police are urging caution after two foreign nationals were allegedly robbed of gadgets and other items while visiting an area commonly known as the 'lookout' in Golden…
January 15, 2026
Police inspector charged in $30-million cocaine seizure granted bail
The police inspector charged in connection with a multi-million dollar cocaine seizure in Woodford Park, St. Andrew, was granted $2.5 million bail on Wednesday during his first court appearance. …
January 15, 2026
No extravagance in $155m overseas trips involving Bartlett, JTB officials - Auditor General
There is found no evidence to support allegations of extravagance in nearly $155 million of overseas trips, many of which involved Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Jamaica Tourist Board officials,…
January 15, 2026
NARA, body to lead rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa, now active; jobs to be advertised - Morris Dixon
The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA), a body to lead Jamaica's rebuilding following Hurricane Melissa's destruction, is now operating as a department of Cabinet,…
January 15, 2026
Man shot dead in Amity Hall, St Catherine
Detectives attached to the Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch in St Catherine are investigating the identity of a man who was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday. Residents…
January 15, 2026
Individuals, entities invited to adopt hurricane damaged homes across St James
The St James Municipal Corporation is embarking on an Adopt-a-House programme, which will invite individuals, corporate sponsors and civic partners to adopt, renovate and properly equip damaged homes…
January 15, 2026
Man fatally shot by police during alleged shoot-out in Portmore
A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday. The police reported that about 6:00 a.m., a team went to Andrea Crescent in…