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Detectives assigned to the Firearm and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) are conducting a high-level investigation following the discovery of the cocaine at C-TOC.
January 15, 2026

Police inspector charged in $30-million cocaine seizure granted bail

The police inspector charged in connection with a multi-million dollar cocaine seizure in Woodford Park, St. Andrew, was granted $2.5 million bail on Wednesday during his first court appearance. …
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett (left) and Director of Tourism Donovan White.
January 15, 2026

No extravagance in $155m overseas trips involving Bartlett, JTB officials - Auditor General

There is found no evidence to support allegations of extravagance in nearly $155 million of overseas trips, many of which involved Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Jamaica Tourist Board officials,…
Residents of Cornwall Street in Falmouth, Trelawny, look at the damage done to their homes and possessions after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which swept through the island on October 28, 2025.
January 15, 2026

NARA, body to lead rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa, now active; jobs to be advertised - Morris Dixon

The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA), a body to lead Jamaica's rebuilding following Hurricane Melissa's destruction, is now operating as a department of Cabinet,…
January 15, 2026

Man shot dead in Amity Hall, St Catherine

Detectives attached to the Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch in St Catherine are investigating the identity of a man who was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday. Residents…
Councillor Richard Vernon, mayor of Montego Bay.
January 15, 2026

Individuals, entities invited to adopt hurricane damaged homes across St James

The St James Municipal Corporation is embarking on an Adopt-a-House programme, which will invite individuals, corporate sponsors and civic partners to adopt, renovate and properly equip damaged homes…
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January 15, 2026

Man fatally shot by police during alleged shoot-out in Portmore

A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday. The police reported that about 6:00 a.m., a team went to Andrea Crescent in…
His court date is being finalised.
January 15, 2026

Westmoreland woman charged with arson for Boxing Day house fire in Grange Hill

A Westmoreland resident has been charged for allegedly setting the Grange Hill home of a woman on fire on Boxing Day last year following an argument. Charged with arson is 25-year-old Kimberly…
This booking photo released by the Clark Country, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office, shows William Brock, an Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both.
January 15, 2026

83-y-o US man convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was scamming him

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A jury convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver who he wrongly thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both. …
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St Andrew on January 14.
January 15, 2026

Gov’t working with partners to deliver cash support to households impacted by Hurricane Melissa

As the Government transitions its post-disaster response to a cash-based assistance model, it will continue to collaborate with key international partners to provide support for citizens recovering…