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People stand around floral tributes and candles placed outside the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland on January. 3, 2026, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Deadly Swiss bar fire exposes years of missed safety inspections

Fire safety inspections had not been carried out since 2019 at the bar in Switzerland where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. …
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Holness: $75m for churches is for clean-up, not reconstruction

The Government’s $75-million allocation to churches damaged by Hurricane Melissa is not for reconstruction but to assist with debris removal and property clean-up, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew…
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland on January 5, 2026.
06 Jan, 2026 0

European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on United States President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The island is a self-governing territory of the kingdom of…
The PNP said it remains committed to the principles of self-determination and a nation’s autonomy over its natural resources, while encouraging adherence to democratic norms and the protection of human rights.
06 Jan, 2026 0

PNP calls on Gov't to 'unequivocally support' rule of law after US captures Maduro

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Jamaican government “to stand up for and unequivocally support” long-standing principles of international law following the capture of…
Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Jeremy Taylor, KC.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Jamaica's Jeremy Taylor appointed TCI's chief prosecutor

Jeremy Taylor, one of Jamaica's most senior prosecutors, has been appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands. A DPP is responsible for deciding whether…
The individuals listed are required to report to the Black River Criminal Investigations Branch on January 6, 2026.
06 Jan, 2026 0

St Elizabeth police seek suspects and persons of interest in multiple murder investigations

The St Elizabeth police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating six individuals wanted or listed as persons of interest in ongoing criminal investigations across the parish. Wanted: 1.…
INDECOM Deputy Commissioner Yanique Taylor-Wellington has expressed concern about the pattern but stressed that the state oversight body will conduct objective investigations.
06 Jan, 2026 0

INDECOM alarmed as 12 killed by security forces in first five days of 2026

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has described the start of 2026 as “troubling” after twelve people were shot and killed by members of Jamaica’s security forces within the year’s…
P. Falasha Harrison
06 Jan, 2026 0

From teenage mother to boardroom strategist

Success stories often begin with privilege. P. Falasha Harrison’s began with prayer, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief that her life was meant for more. Today she is a visionary leader, a…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), greets farm worker, André Ellis, during a send-off ceremony for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in down
06 Jan, 2026 0

Gov’t to safeguard integrity of overseas employment programme

The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., who noted that…