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4 firearms and several rounds of ammunition seized in St. Mary, St. Elizabeth and St. Catherine

The latest seizure took place in Highgate, St. Mary, this morning. A firearm and one round of ammunition were seized.

Three hotel workers charged after allegedly stealing approximately US$2000 from guests

Charged are 25-year-old Anthony Binns of Lewis, St. Ann; 29-year-old Alex Reid of Montego Bay; St. James, and 31-year-old Scillion Fuller of Linstead, St. Catherine. Reports from the Falmouth police are that during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the three men were given permission to remain at the

Two arrested following seizure of two firearms and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in St. Elizabeth yesterday

Reports indicate that at about 5:30 A.M., police searched a premises in the area and found a Taurus pistol and a Troy Carbine Rifle, along with 96 9 millimetre cartridges and 44 5.56 cartridges.

Waste clean-up in communities surrounding Cornwall Regional Hospital to be carried out by upcoming weekend

The assurance came from the St James Public Health Services, following a protest by upset nurses , at the hospital last Friday. Parish Manager Lennox Wallace acknowledged the concerns of the nurses.

PM Holness and Rubio agree to maintain close engagement, as Jamaica and US strengthen longstanding partnership

The agreement was made during what has been described as a productive telephone conversation, yesterday. During the conversation they discussed ongoing cooperation between both countries, including U.S. assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as well as broader regional, economic and security

Two government officials arrested following large cocaine seizure

Two senior government officials, a man and a woman, have been arrested following the seizure of over $5 m worth of cocaine during an operation at the Sangster International Airport in St. James, yesterday.

PIOJ launches multidimensional poverty index

Jamaica now has a poverty index that will enable government and other stakeholders to better track depravation and design appropriate support programmes.

Wanted man fatally shot by police during alleged confrontation in Kingston

A man was fatally shot by police during an alleged confrontation on Jacques Road, Mountain View, Kingston this morning.

The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Devar Hodges, also known as “Skedo” or “Black Head,” of Trison District, St. Ann, and Jacques Road.

Appeal for calm as Cornwall Regional Hospital nurses urged to hold on following protest

Even as nurses at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James have reportedly agreed to resume normal duties following a protest yesterday, an appeal is being made for them to hold strain.

This, as management, is reportedly in the process of setting up a dome to serve as temporary space for putting

Courtney Walsh appointed Zimbabwe’s bowling consultant

West Indies and Jamaican bowling legend Courtney Walsh has been appointed Zimbabwe's bowling consultant for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

4 firearms and several rounds of ammunition seized in St. Mary, St. Elizabeth and St. Catherine

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The latest seizure took place in Highgate, St. Mary, this morning. A firearm and one round of ammunition were seized.

Three hotel workers charged after allegedly stealing approximately US$2000 from guests

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Charged are 25-year-old Anthony Binns of Lewis, St. Ann; 29-year-old Alex Reid of Montego Bay; St. James, and 31-year-old Scillion Fuller of Linstead, St. Catherine. Reports from the Falmouth police are that during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the three men were given permission to remain at the resort and were given key cards to access their respective rooms.

Courtney Walsh appointed Zimbabwe’s bowling consultant

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

West Indies and Jamaican bowling legend Courtney Walsh has been appointed Zimbabwe's bowling consultant for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

A former Jamaica Premier League Golden Boot winner heading to USL League One Club Av Alta FC

Friday, January 16, 2026 Robert Williams sports No comments

A former Jamaica Premier League Golden Boot winner is heading to USL League One Club Av Alta FC from top Iraq Professional club Erbil, that competes in the Iraq stars league, the first-tier of Iraqi football.