18 murders recorded in St. James so far this year, 1 more than 2025

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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JDF member charged with killing girlfriend remanded after appearing in court today

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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Golding says Dennis Gordon should steps aside from PAC and Shadow Cabinet

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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Frequent power outages and high data costs identified as gaps in Jamaica’s efforts to engage with AI

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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JTA President Elect LaSonja Harrison says the Association will continue to lobby unapologetically for improved salaries and conditions of service for members

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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Green Climate Fund approves US$50 million project promoting climate resilient agriculture

The St. James police say the murder figure so far this year is one more than recorded for the same period last year.

18 murders have been recorded so far in 2026.

Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels, says measures are being implemented to keep the number of murders down and to address domestic disputes, which are of concern.

SSP Samuels highlights that the police are undertaking interventions in the Barrett Town area, which has seen a number of incidents.

The St. James police chief says officers will be deployed into the area this weekend.

He was addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation yesterday.

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