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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.…
January 6, 2026
Denise Marsha Brown | The time for a green (climate) party is now
Calls for a viable third political party in Jamaica are nothing new. Every election cycle the public debates it, and the ballot reflects it. In the 2025 general election, third parties not only…
January 6, 2026
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…
January 6, 2026
Jurgita Lapienytė | AI arms ransomware gangs for historic 2025 haul… 2026 could be worse
2025 was one of the most fruitful years for ransomware gangs yet, as we saw thousands of victims claimed by criminals throughout the year. AI was a big help. Artificial intelligence may not be…