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January 14, 2026
Three arrested over seizure of gun in Portmore
Three men remain in police custody following the seizure of a firearm in a motor vehicle along Municipal Boulevard in Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday. It's reported that around 1:40 a.m.,…
January 14, 2026
Rural school bus system to go cashless February 1
Starting February 1, students without a student transportation card "will not be allowed to take the rural school buses," Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced, urging parents to…
January 14, 2026
Bradshaw, accused in murder of Paulwell's daughter, allegedly assaulted in custody
Leoda Bradshaw, who is accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby and her mother, was allegedly assaulted while in custody at the Bridgeport lock-up in Portmore, St Catherine. Bradshaw appeared as the…
January 14, 2026
Kedesha Campbell Rochester appointed permanent secretary in Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
Kedesha Campbell Rochester, a former head of the Constituency Development Fund Management Unit has been appointed permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport…
January 14, 2026
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Jamaica
The United States says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Jamaica, whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in…
January 14, 2026
Jamaican gov't to use 'receipts' to combat 'misinformation' - Info Minister
The Government will be producing “receipts” as part of its new approach to combat the spread of "misinformation" in the public domain, says Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris…
January 14, 2026
Coffee farmers urged to plant short-term crops after Hurricane Melissa losses
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, is encouraging coffee farmers in the hilly terrains to begin intercropping with short-term crops, following the loss of 40 per cent of…
January 14, 2026
Manchester now has JP directory
Residents of Manchester now have access to a comprehensive directory, listing all the Justices of the Peace (JPs) who serve the parish. The directory, which is available in both hard and soft-copy…
January 14, 2026
Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law arrested by ICE in US
Popular dancehall entertainer Chronic Law has been taken into custody by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Gleaner was informed that the artiste, whose real name is…