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January 14, 2026
by Andre Williams
INDECOM recommends charges for 26 state agents during 6 months in 2025
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has revealed that 26 recommendations for criminal charges and 23 for disciplinary actions, were made against state agents for the six-month…
January 14, 2026
The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese Embassy in London despite objections
(AP) — Britain’s government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese Embassy close to London’s financial district after years of controversy and political wrangling over the potential security risks it…
January 14, 2026
UHWI spends US$186,600 on consultants but no approved strategy plan to show - Auditor General
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) paid US$186,600 to two consultants for strategic and operational reviews but failed to provide any approved strategic plans to show for the…
January 14, 2026
'Will body-worn cameras be used in planned operations?' - JFJ asks JCF
Rights group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it welcomes the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) procurement of 1,000 body-worn cameras but wants to know whether the devices will be activated in…
January 14, 2026
Three arrested over seizure of gun in Portmore
Three men remain in police custody following the seizure of a firearm in a motor vehicle along Municipal Boulevard in Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday. It's reported that around 1:40 a.m.,…
January 14, 2026
Rural school bus system to go cashless February 1
Starting February 1, students without a student transportation card "will not be allowed to take the rural school buses," Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced, urging parents to…
January 14, 2026
Bradshaw, accused in murder of Paulwell's daughter, allegedly assaulted in custody
Leoda Bradshaw, who is accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby and her mother, was allegedly assaulted while in custody at the Bridgeport lock-up in Portmore, St Catherine. Bradshaw appeared as the…
January 14, 2026
Kedesha Campbell Rochester appointed permanent secretary in Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
Kedesha Campbell Rochester, a former head of the Constituency Development Fund Management Unit has been appointed permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport…
January 14, 2026
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Jamaica
The United States says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Jamaica, whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in…