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January 21, 2026
Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
United States President Donald Trump's plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large…
January 21, 2026
Roadworks for Port Henderson Rd / George Lee Blvd intersection in Portmore, expect delays
Motorists using the Port Henderson Road / George Lee Boulevard intersection in Portmore, St Catherine are being advised to expect delays as the roadway will be reduced to single lane access, in the…
January 21, 2026
Suriname monitoring increase cases of Chikungunya
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname has confirmed an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, with none of the individuals who tested positive having travelled overseas in recent times. The…
January 21, 2026
Would-be robber shot by licensed firearm holder in St Andrew
A would-be robber was shot by a licensed firearm holder along Grove Road in St Andrew on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred about 10:30 a.m. Reports are that the injured man attempted to steal…
January 21, 2026
Alleged 25-y-o serial rapist, who is out on bail, charged for sexual exploitation of women and young girls
A 25-year-old Portland man, who is being accused of being a serial rapist, has been arrested and charged by detectives from the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) in…
January 22, 2026
Mike Tapp | I want Windrush victims to receive justice
The Home Office Windrush scandal stands as one of the most shameful chapters in Britain’s recent history. British citizens who had spent decades building their lives here, contributing to our…
January 21, 2026
St James policeman accidentally shoots himself
A St James policeman has been hospitalised after accidentally shooting himself on Tuesday. The police report about 3:10 p.m., the district constable was at an establishment when, while handling his…
January 21, 2026
Three arrested by MOCA over ‘elaborate’ multimillion-dollar fraud against several financial institutions
The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is reporting that it has arrested three suspects - a man and two women - in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud investigation…
January 21, 2026
Earthquake reminder brings building standards and risky development back into focus
A minor earthquake felt across sections of St Andrew recently has renewed attention on how and where Jamaicans build, as authorities again underline the importance of enforcing national construction…