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January 21, 2026
St James policeman accidentally shoots himself
A St James policeman has been hospitalised after accidentally shooting himself on Tuesday. The police report about 3:10 p.m., the district constable was at an establishment when, while handling his…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Thomas police secure convictions in murder, firearm cases
Several convictions, including manslaughter and illegal firearm possession, were secured in the St Thomas Circuit Court over the past week, the police are reporting. In one case, Khamoy Harrison was…
January 21, 2026
Trump backs down on Greenland, cancels tariff threat
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for US control over Greenland. It's a dramatic…