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St James police refute claims of targeting premises where child was killed in Granville

The St. James police are refuting claims that the premises where a child was shot and killed in Granville on New Year's Day, was targeted.

JCF: death of child in Granville St James being treated as homicide not fatal shooting

The Jamaica Constabulary Force says the death of 4 year old Romaine Bowman is not being treated as a police fatal shooting but is the subject of a homicide investigation.

DCS says its not restricting inmates right to legal representation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says it does not inhibit or restrict inmates’ constitutional and inalienable right to legal representation.

National under 20 player Tiny Seaton off to Africa

National under 20 player Tiny Seaton is in line to make history by becoming the first Reggae girl to play professional football in Africa.

Man wanted for multimillion dollar overseas employment scam charged

He is 52-year-old Horace Haughton, otherwise called ‘Dr. Perez’ or ‘Dr. Maddison’ of no fixed address. Police say he was featured multiple times on the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s wanted Wednesdays campaign.

Opposition reaffirms importance of church in maintaining fabric of society

According to Member of Parliament for St. Catherine south, Fitz Jackson for many years, the church has offered selfless service to the betterment of society. Speaking at the 20th staging of the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation Day of Prayer service, yesterday, Mr Jackson noted that through spiritual

PM Holness calls on church to play greater role in helping to reduce social violence in society

He said while much of Jamaica’s violence stems from organized criminal activity, there is also a significant element of social violence that must be addressed. At the end of 2025, Jamaica recorded 673 murders, marking it the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

Gov’t to place greater focus on family-centered policies, as part of strategy to strengthen social stability

Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness said, his administration is developing a more coordinated and concentrated approach, targeting and supporting Jamaican families. He noted that this represents the next major phase of government policy.

Over 700 matters listed for Hilary Term of Home Circuit Court

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Claudette Thompson noted that the list format was done using the digital case management system. She noted that the document is a detailed, truer reflection of the matters before the court.

Arsenal U16 coach named second Reggae Boyz assistant coach for World Cup playoffs

Current Head of Arsenal Under 16 team Michael Donaldson has been named as the second assistant coach for the Reggae Boyz as they prepare FIFA Inter Continental World cup playoffs in March in Mexico.

St James police refute claims of targeting premises where child was killed in Granville

Thursday, January 08, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The St. James police are refuting claims that the premises where a child was shot and killed in Granville on New Year's Day, was targeted.

JCF: death of child in Granville St James being treated as homicide not fatal shooting

Thursday, January 08, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The Jamaica Constabulary Force says the death of 4 year old Romaine Bowman is not being treated as a police fatal shooting but is the subject of a homicide investigation.

National under 20 player Tiny Seaton off to Africa

Thursday, January 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

National under 20 player Tiny Seaton is in line to make history by becoming the first Reggae girl to play professional football in Africa.

Arsenal U16 coach named second Reggae Boyz assistant coach for World Cup playoffs

Wednesday, January 07, 2026 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

Current Head of Arsenal Under 16 team Michael Donaldson has been named as the second assistant coach for the Reggae Boyz as they prepare FIFA Inter Continental World cup playoffs in March in Mexico.