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January 28, 2026
Wanted man killed in alleged confrontation, another surrenders - JCF
A man wanted for murder was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police on Monday, while another has surrendered, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting. Omoy Largie, also…
January 28, 2026
JCF member dies in St Elizabeth
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the death of one of its members in St Elizabeth on Tuesday. Corporal Caple Ferraro, who was attached to the JCF Marine Division in Negril,…
January 28, 2026
Police federation wants expedited treatment for cops injured on the job
Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean, is calling for the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Health and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to ensure…
January 28, 2026
Robbery at church in Trelawny, police seeking perpetrators
Thieves broke into the Greenwood Baptist Church in Trelawny on Tuesday night. Pastor Reverend Wayne Smith told The Gleaner that the church was ransacked and several items were stolen. “The thieves…
January 28, 2026
First Hurricane Melissa shelter grants to be paid this week – Morris Dixon
(JIS) - The Government is on track to disburse the first set of monetary grants to citizens impacted by Hurricane Melissa, under the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), by the end of this month. …
January 28, 2026
DPP recommends fraud, larceny charges against SSP Wayne Cameron
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended that Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Wayne Cameron be charged with fraudulent conversion and larceny as a servant. DPP Claudette…
January 28, 2026
Morgan: 200 hurricane-damaged roads to be repaired under $1.7b GO Programme
The Government says approximately 200 roads damaged by Hurricane Melissa will be repaired by the end of March under a $1.7 billion emergency programme. Minister in charge of works Robert Morgan…
January 28, 2026
Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise
(AP) — As floods ravage Mozambique, crocodiles are appearing in submerged towns and responsible for at least three deaths. In the town of Xai-Xai, the provincial capital of Gaza province and one of…
January 28, 2026
Gas prices to go up Thursday
Motorists will pay more for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to up by $1.20 to sell for $149.52 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $1.17 to sell…