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Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake.
January 21, 2026

Police commissioner rejects 'lies' JCF delayed rollout of body-worn cameras

Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says he may need to shed diplomacy to directly call out "lies" surrounding claims that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has delayed the rollout of…
January 21, 2026

St Catherine man freed after complainant drops stolen cow case

A St Catherine man charged with receiving a stolen cow was freed on Wednesday after the complainant indicated that he no longer wished to pursue the matter. Mark Queensborough was discharged during…
The incident occurred on January 17, 2026.
January 21, 2026

Westmoreland farmer charged after allegedly punching and chopping woman

A 25-year-old man has been charged for allegedly chopping and punching a woman during a dispute in Westmoreland on Saturday. He is Jordon Chambers, a farmer of Chantilly Garden in the parish, the…
A "For Sale" sign is seen on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
January 21, 2026

Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable

United States President Donald Trump's plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large…
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January 21, 2026

Roadworks for Port Henderson Rd / George Lee Blvd intersection in Portmore, expect delays

Motorists using the Port Henderson Road / George Lee Boulevard intersection in Portmore, St Catherine are being advised to expect delays as the roadway will be reduced to single lane access, in the…
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January 21, 2026

Suriname monitoring increase cases of Chikungunya

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname has confirmed an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, with none of the individuals who tested positive having travelled overseas in recent times. The…
A police cordon along Grove Road in St Andrew on January 21, 2026. A would-be robber shot by licensed firearm holder.
January 21, 2026

Would-be robber shot by licensed firearm holder in St Andrew

A would-be robber was shot by a licensed firearm holder along Grove Road in St Andrew on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred about 10:30 a.m. Reports are that the injured man attempted to steal…
His court date is being finalised.
January 21, 2026

Alleged 25-y-o serial rapist, who is out on bail, charged for sexual exploitation of women and young girls

A 25-year-old Portland man, who is being accused of being a serial rapist, has been arrested and charged by detectives from the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) in…
Mike Tapp, Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal for the British Labour Party since July 2024. He is also Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Home Office.
January 22, 2026

Mike Tapp | I want Windrush victims to receive justice

The Home Office Windrush scandal stands as one of the most shameful chapters in Britain’s recent history. British citizens who had spent decades building their lives here, contributing to our…