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January 6, 2026
Soldier detained by police as part of ongoing criminal probe
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that a service member has been arrested by the police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The JDF did not provide details on the investigation…
January 6, 2026
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil…
January 6, 2026
Policeman among three arrested and charged on cocaine and firearm charges in US
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Three people, including a police officer with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), have been charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States…
January 6, 2026
Man arrested in probe into New Year’s Day gun salute injury of teen girl in Portmore
A man whom the police say is a suspect in the case of a teenage girl who was shot during a gun salute incident on New Year’s Day in Portmore, St Catherine was arrested today and a firearm was seized. …
January 6, 2026
Driver’s licence validation system temporary unavailability – TAJ
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that the system used to validate driver’s licences is currently offline. As a result, several related services are temporarily unavailable, both online…
January 6, 2026
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…
January 6, 2026
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…
January 6, 2026
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…
January 6, 2026
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.…