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January 18, 2026

Over 100 rounds of ammunition and two guns seized in Santa Cruz, two arrested

The police in St Elizabeth on Saturday arrested two people following the seizure of more than 100 assorted rounds of ammunition and two firearms during an operation in Santa Cruz. The identities of…
He is to go to court in June.
January 18, 2026

St Andrew bearer charged with public mischief after filing false robbery report

A St Andrew bearer has been charged for allegedly filing a false police report claiming he was robbed of his company-issued motorcycle and cellphone. Twenty-seven-year-old Jovan Gayle, otherwise…
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January 18, 2026

Wedderburn confident as Jamaica U-19 football team eyes CASA Youth Classic title

Omar Wedderburn, coach of the ISSA All Schools (Jamaica) Under-19 football team, has urged players to place a strong emphasis on patience and tactical discipline as they prepare for this evening’s…
His court date is being finalised.
January 18, 2026

Manchester farmer charged for shooting man during argument at bar

A 66-year-old Manchester farmer has been charged for shooting a man during an argument at a bar in Mandeville. Donald Salmon is charged with wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon,…
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January 18, 2026

2025 ISSA Champions Cup cancelled

The Inter Secondary Schools Association (ISSA) has announced that there will be no 2025 Champions Cup competition. In a statement on Sunday, ISSA president Keith Wellington said the decision was…
A homeowner in Black River, St Elizabeth conducts roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
January 18, 2026

NHT pays out $324 million in housing grants

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has to date paid out $324 million in housing grants to 810 applicants under the Hurricane Relief Grant initiative. Managing Director of the NHT, Martin Miller, made…
Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley. - File photo.
January 18, 2026

Mottley calls early general election in Barbados, ballots to be cast on February 11

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Saturday night named February 11 as the date for a general election in her country, the second occasion that she has called a snap…
Brittney Hall
January 18, 2026

MoBay woman charged for death of spouse in St Andrew

A St James woman who was apprehended after being listed as wanted in connection with the death of her partner at a house in St Andrew has been charged with murder. She is 25-year-old Brittney Hall,…

NAUTICAL STAR, ridden by Raddesh Roman, wins the St Catherine Cup over six furlongs at Caymanas Park yesterday.
January 18, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Nautical Star makes mockery of St Catherine Cup

NAUTICAL STAR, the Florida invader who finished ninth as a 2-1 favourite in December’s Mouttet Mile, yesterday poured scorn on the conditions book, which allows imported winners of multiple races…