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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.

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

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.

Chronic Law remains in ICE custody

Dancehall deejay Chronic Law remains in the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Vybz Kartel leads Caribbean nominations for MOBO Awards

Vybz Kartel is leading the list of Caribbean entertainers nominated for this year’s MOBO Awards with two nominations.

Discussions ongoing to resolve CRH issues following protest

Discussions involving the management of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, nurses and health authorities are being held in a bid to resolve issues at the St. James based facility.

Upset nurses attached to the hospital's Accident and Emergency department staged a protest today, calling for better working

Holness says focus must be placed on building new, stronger economy for parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says focus must be placed on building a new, stronger economy, for the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa.

He was speaking at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, ODPEM's, building supplies handing over ceremony in Luana St. Elizabeth,

Two government officials arrested following large cocaine seizure

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

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

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

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

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.