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As part of a $5.3-million environmental sustainability initiative, new purpose-built garbage receptacles are being installed across key areas of Ocho Rios. The project, led by the Tourism Product Development Company Limited in partnership with the St Ann M
January 26, 2026

$5m partnership brings 33 new garbage receptacles to Ocho Rios

A $5-million solid waste management initiative is now being implemented in Ocho Rios, St Ann with the installation of 33 garbage receptacles across key areas of the town, aimed at improving…
A court date is to be set.
January 26, 2026

Two men charged for $2 million robbery at store in Angels in Spanish Town

A man from Manchester and another from Westmoreland have been charged by the police in St Catherine for breaking into a store in Angels in Spanish Town and stealing several electronic items valued at…
The police have described the matter as a serious offence.
January 26, 2026

Police probing death of man found behind post office in St Mary

The police in St Mary are probing the death of a man whose body was found behind the Highgate Post Office in Highgate. He has been identified by the police as 36-year-old labourer Okelio Taylor,…
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January 26, 2026

Policemen help St Thomas woman deliver her baby

Three policemen helped a St Thomas woman deliver her baby early Saturday morning. The police report that the officers responded to an emergency 911 call from the woman, who was seeking help after…
Stocks and Securities Limited founder Hugh Croskery (left), his daughter Sarah Meany (centre), and former CEO Zachary Harding.
January 26, 2026

Criminal cases against former SSL executives moved from parish court to Supreme Court

The criminal cases against three former executives of the collapsed investment firm Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) have been transferred to the Supreme Court. The cases against SSL Growth…
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January 26, 2026

70-y-o woman dies after being hit by car in Ocho Rios

A 70-year-old foreign national on Sunday died from injuries received in a vehicular crash in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The deceased has been identified by the police as Torill-Oyen Jarrett of Norway. The…
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
January 26, 2026

Jamaica Fire Brigade reports increase in emergency calls in 2025

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has reported an increase in the number of emergency calls received in 2025. “We would have responded to well over 20,000 emergency incidents. 21,699 to be exact and…
Former production workers at The Gleaner protesting at the company over redundancy money on January 26,2026.
January 26, 2026

Former Gleaner production workers protest over redundancy payments, company addresses concerns

Former production workers at The Gleaner today staged a protest at the entrance to the media company, calling for the payment of redundancy money. According to the ex-workers, the payments were due…
Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron (left), chairman of the Jamaica Police Officers' Association and Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake.
January 26, 2026

Police commissioner appeals court ruling blocking SSP Cameron's removal as POA chairman

Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake is appealing a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his directive to remove Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron as chairman of the Police Officers’ Association (POA). …