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January 7, 2026

Asian shares and US futures advanced Tuesday

Asian shares and US futures advanced on Tuesday after stocks closed higher on Wall Street. Oil prices fell back after gaining on Monday following the capture by US forces of Venezuelan President…
GraceKennedy headquarters on Harbour Street, downtown Kingston
January 7, 2026

GraceKennedy codifies gender and other balances in new governance code

The food and finance conglomerate GraceKennedy Limited(GK) has codified a governance rule that ensures neither men nor women can hold less than 30 per cent of board seats. The requirement was outlined…
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, rescuers and villagers search for victims after flash floods hit Sitaro district of North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
January 6, 2026

Flash floods in Indonesia kill at least 16 people and sweep away homes

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, officials said Tuesday. Days of monsoon rain burst riverbanks…
The case is to go back to court on June 3.
January 6, 2026

Update |St Catherine man charged for alleged Christmas Day rape of intoxicated woman granted $200,000 bail

The Spanish Town, St Catherine man accused of raping an intoxicated woman on Christmas Day while she slept was today granted $200,000 bail with surety in the parish court. Dave Dacres is charged with…
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Donovan Williams (left), greets farmworker, Arnold Campbell (centre), at a send- off for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Stre
January 6, 2026

Improved employment contract for Jamaican seasonal workers to Canada

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and…
AP photo.
January 6, 2026

Guyana suspends mining licences of more than 100 Brazilians in gold smuggling crackdown

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has threatened to deport more than 100 Brazilian miners and suspended their licences after accusing them of producing large amounts of raw gold but not declaring or…
The police have described the matter as a serious offence.
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…
President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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…