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January 31, 2026

Policeman among two arrested over illegal ammunition bust

A police constable is one of two men arrested on Friday in relation to the seizure of ammunition during a series of operations carried out across several locations in Hanover and Westmoreland. The…
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
January 31, 2026

29.6 per cent decline in fire-related deaths for 2025

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a 29.6 per cent decline in deaths related to fires in 2025, marking another year of progress in its national fire-prevention efforts. The figure reflects…
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January 31, 2026

Water levels continue to rise in Content, Manchester

Water levels in sections of Content, Williamsfield, Manchester continue to rise following heavy rainfall before and during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Deputy Managing Director at the Water…
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January 31, 2026

Manhunt launched after gunmen shoot at police in St Thomas following chase

The police in St Thomas have launched a manhunt for a group of gunmen who opened fire on cops following a chase that stemmed from a traffic stop. The police said no member of the police party was…
His court date is being finalised.
January 31, 2026

Portmore woman charged with fraud after allegedly failing to provide headstones

A Portmore, St Catherine woman has been charged with fraud after allegedly collecting money and failing to provide headstones. She is 31-year-old Tash Hylton, who has been charged with fraudulent…
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January 31, 2026

Tighter Jamaica Customs screening coming for bags and cargo of arriving passengers

The passenger bags and cargo of Jamaicans arriving home as well as visitors are set to undergo greater scrutiny as the Jamaica Customs Agency moves to crack down on illicit goods. Jamaica Customs has…
Football coach Hector Wright
January 31, 2026

Cornwall College football coach, wife charged over alleged cocaine bust at their home

St James football coach, 56-year-old Hector Wright, and his wife, 42-year-old Jodi-Ann Coke-Wright, have been charged following the alleged seizure of a quantity of cocaine at their home in Catherine…
Inspector Donald Burke
January 31, 2026

Police assure that Bath area in St Thomas safe amid recent concerns

Responding to public discourse about the safety of Bath in St Thomas and the popular Bath Fountain attraction, the police in the division are assuring the public that the area is safe. Inspector…
January 31, 2026

Man charged for allegedly stealing from rooms of guests at resort in Tower Isle

A man has been charged after allegedly entering the rooms of guests at a resort in Tower Isle, St Mary, and stealing cash and personal items, including designer bags. Charged with burglary and…