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PM says Jamaica is on track to record lowest number of monthly murders

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says for the first time in decades, Jamaica is expected to record, this January, the lowest number of murders in a single month.

In 2025, the country saw a major reduction in crime, ending with 673 murders, the lowest in 31 years.

Senate approves Criminal Records Amendment Act 2025

The Senate yesterday approved the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act 2025.

The act allows for the removal of certain convictions from a person's criminal record after a rehabilitation period.

Strong Cold Front west of Jamaica

Cool and windy conditions are expected across western parishes in the next few hours.

This, as a strong cold front is west of Jamaica.

Parents Overnight Suite at Bustamante Hospital for Children officially opened

The Parents Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston was officially opened yesterday.

The 36-bed facility constructed at a cost of over 140 million dollars, will provide safe and comfortable on-site accommodation for parents and guardians of children receiving inpatient care.

Police constable, one of two arrested in anti-trafficking operations in Hanover and Westmoreland

A 31-year-old police constable is one of two men arrested following a series of intelligence -driven anti-trafficking operations conducted by law-enforcement in Hanover and Westmoreland, yesterday.

The officer is attached to the Westmoreland Police Division.

Youth Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says there is need for a more robust child protection system in Jamaica

Minister of Education and Youth, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says there is a need for a more robust child protection system.

Speaking at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA’s) 14th annual Educational Achievement Awards yesterday, Dr. Morris Dixon noted that a lot of children are in harm's

3.7 magnitude quake felt in parts of the island yesterday

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 was felt in parts of the island yesterday.

The quake occurred at around 5:41 P.M., and affected parishes including Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

Elena Rybakina secures maiden Australian Open title

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina tamed Aryna Sabalenka's firepower to clinch her maiden Australian open title after coming through a roller-coaster encounter at Melbourne Park.

Bail application to be made in March for medical doctor charged in connection with multi-million dollar fraud probe

Attorney-at-law Peter Champagnie says Dr Chloe Douett is to return to the St Catherine parish court on March 13.The matter was mentioned this morning.

Agricultural Ministry hosting series of farmers’ markets to address crop surplus

Crops such as sweet potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, bok choy, pumpkin, cauliflower, zucchini and string beans are now showing excessive growth in their production levels.Portfolio Minister Floyd Green told IRIE FM News that the farmers' markets, which are being held across the country, will help

PM says Jamaica is on track to record lowest number of monthly murders

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says for the first time in decades, Jamaica is expected to record, this January, the lowest number of murders in a single month. In 2025, the country saw a major reduction in crime, ending with 673 murders, the lowest in 31 years.

Senate approves Criminal Records Amendment Act 2025

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The Senate yesterday approved the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act 2025. The act allows for the removal of certain convictions from a person's criminal record after a rehabilitation period.

Elena Rybakina secures maiden Australian Open title

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina tamed Aryna Sabalenka's firepower to clinch her maiden Australian open title after coming through a roller-coaster encounter at Melbourne Park.