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People protest as law-enforcement officers attend to the scene of the shooting involving federal law-enforcement agents yesterday in Minneapolis.
January 8, 2026

ICE officer kills Minneapolis driver in deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation

MINNEAPOLIS (AP): An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver yesterday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major…
US Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat, speaks to reporters about a war powers resolution regarding Venezuela on Capitol Hill on January 7, 2026, in Washington.
January 8, 2026

US Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid

(AP) — The United States Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. The move sets up a…
Horace Haughton, 52, otherwise called 'Dr Perez or 'Dr Maddison'.
January 8, 2026

Wanted man charged in multimillion-dollar overseas employment scam - police

The police have charged a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar overseas employment scam that reportedly recruited more than 200 applicants. He is 52-year-old Horace…
Former commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, Wensworth Skeffrey.
January 8, 2026

ECJ hails ‘tremendous’ contribution of former commissioner Wensworth Skeffery

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has praised former commissioner Wensworth Skeffery for his “tremendous” contribution to the country’s electoral system, following his retirement from the body…
January 8, 2026

Farmer killed in police operation in St Catherine; INDECOM launches probe

A St Catherine farmer was fatally shot by the police during an early-morning operation in Linstead on Thursday, after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers who had gone to his home with a search…
The meet, long regarded as one of the premier platforms for showcasing and developing regional athletic talent, was scheduled for February 14, 2026.
January 8, 2026

2026 Western Relays cancelled over track availability, say organisers

The 2026 staging of the Western Relays has been cancelled due to uncertainty over the availability of the GC Foster College track, organisers announced on Thursday. "We regret to announce the…
US President Donald Trump listens to a question during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago on January 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Florida.
January 8, 2026

US to exit 66 international organizations in retreat from global cooperation

(AP) - The Trump administration will withdraw the United States from dozens of international organisations, including the United Nations population agency and the UN treaty that establishes…
The police are asking anyone with information on the remaining individuals’ whereabouts to contact the St Elizabeth Police Division or the Black River CIB
January 8, 2026

Update | Two more persons being sought by St Elizabeth police surrender

Four of the six individuals listed earlier this week as wanted or persons of interest in St Elizabeth have surrendered, the police say. The St Elizabeth police are urging the remaining two, Andre…
January 8, 2026

Policeman fined $350,000 or 30 days for failing to cooperate with INDECOM investigation

A policeman who failed to provide a statement to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has been sentenced to pay $350,000 or serve 30 days in prison. The sentence was handed down on…