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This photo shows remains of board houses in Retirement, Bluefields, Westmoreland, which were destroyed by Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
February 4, 2026

IC implements monitoring framework for hurricane recovery spending

The Integrity Commission (IC) says it has developed and implemented a monitoring framework aimed at strengthening oversight of government procurement related to Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. …
The incident occurred on January 14, 2026.
February 4, 2026

Kingston man charged with murder after allegedly attacking ex-girlfriend's family

Police have charged 30-year-old Kevin Bailey with murder and other offences after he allegedly shot two relatives of his former girlfriend in Bull Bay, St Andrew, last November. One died and the other…
Seon Clarke, is seen in a wheelchair at Cornwall Regional Hospital with injuries to his hands and right leg, following an alleged assault while in police custody in St James.
February 4, 2026

INDECOM probes claim man suffered broken hands and leg in alleged police beating in St James

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing allegations that a man accused of murder was beaten by police officers in St James, leaving him with both hands and a leg broken. …
Jamaica Labour Party Member of Parliament Everald Warmington (left), receives his instrument of appointment from Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), Earl Jarrett.
February 4, 2026

JLP's Warmington appointed ECJ commissioner

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Everald Warmington is now a commissioner on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), the body that oversees the country's electoral system. …
Courtney Ashley, otherwise called ‘Bloodstain’.
February 4, 2026

Alleged St Andrew gang leader charged with murder of two-year-old, businessman - police

Alleged gang leader Courtney 'Bloodstain' Ashley’ has been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Kimarley Powell and two-year-old Tajuan Jackson after a shooting near Washington Boulevard,…
February 4, 2026

Gas prices up

Motorists will pay more for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $0.18 to sell for $149.69 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $0.17 to…
February 4, 2026

Clansman gang trial | Two former members, now State witnesses, expected to testify

Two former members of the Clansman Gang are expected to testify for the State in the trial of alleged leader Tesha Miller and 24 other persons accused of being members. The trial got under way…
A health worker administers a dose of the measles vaccine outside a public hospital in Mexico City on February 4, 2026.
February 4, 2026

PAHO issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas

(AP) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued a new epidemiological alert following a surge of measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers. It also called…
February 4, 2026

TAJ reminds employers of tax-free relief for Hurricane Melissa recovery payments

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and employees of the Government’s tax-free relief for payments to workers affected by Hurricane Melissa, which must be made by March 31. Under…