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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…
He is expected to be charged.
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
United States President Donald Trump addresses the audience during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2026.
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…