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January 19, 2026
Former UN judge urges reform, says 'it should not be possible for Jamaican court to overturn a chief justice'
Former United Nations judge Patrick Robinson has called for constitutional reform to prevent Jamaican courts from overturning a chief justice’s rulings. It follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to…
January 7, 2026
St Andrew police hunt Kenroy ‘Papa’ Willis in probe of four murders
The St Andrew North police are searching for Kenroy Willis, also known as ‘Papa’, who is wanted in connection with four murders. The police are urging Willis to report to the nearest police station…
January 7, 2026
St Thomas fight turns deadly as victim and alleged attacker die
A St Thomas man accused of fatally punching a senior citizen also died after falling while attempting to flee the scene on Tuesday. The incident has prompted detectives in the St Thomas division to…
January 7, 2026
Body of St Catherine woman found at home
The body of 62-year-old Maria Thompson was discovered at her home in St Catherine on Tuesday night. It's reported that around 9:30 p.m., passersby alerted police to a scene in Innswood, St…
January 7, 2026
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
MEXICO CITY (AP) — As the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of US President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba, Mexico has emerged as a key fuel…
January 7, 2026
Court in Trinidad dismisses case against men detained under SOEs
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -A High Court in Trinidad and Tobago has dismissed the attempted murder case against three men who were separately detained under two states of emergency (SOE) in 2025…
January 7, 2026
Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alert level
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers from a danger zone on its foothills, officials…
January 7, 2026
High schools in Melissa-affected parishes given option to adopt modified approach for CXC exams
High schools in seven parishes have been given the option to adopt a modified approach for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) May/June 2026 examinations. This decision was taken under CXC’s…
January 7, 2026
Gov’t allocates $100 million to rehabilitate Anchovy, St James to Shettlewood, Hanover roadway
The Government has allocated $100 million to undertake works on critical sections of the roadway linking Anchovy, St James to Shettlewood, Hanover. Special focus is to be placed on the section of…