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January 8, 2026
ECJ hails ‘tremendous’ contribution of former commissioner Wensworth Skeffery
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has praised former commissioner Wensworth Skeffery for his “tremendous” contribution to the country’s electoral system, following his retirement from the body…
January 8, 2026
Farmer killed in police operation in St Catherine; INDECOM launches probe
A St Catherine farmer was fatally shot by the police during an early-morning operation in Linstead on Thursday, after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers who had gone to his home with a search…
January 8, 2026
2026 Western Relays cancelled over track availability, say organisers
The 2026 staging of the Western Relays has been cancelled due to uncertainty over the availability of the GC Foster College track, organisers announced on Thursday. "We regret to announce the…
January 8, 2026
US to exit 66 international organizations in retreat from global cooperation
(AP) - The Trump administration will withdraw the United States from dozens of international organisations, including the United Nations population agency and the UN treaty that establishes…
January 8, 2026
Update | Two more persons being sought by St Elizabeth police surrender
Four of the six individuals listed earlier this week as wanted or persons of interest in St Elizabeth have surrendered, the police say. The St Elizabeth police are urging the remaining two, Andre…
January 8, 2026
Policeman fined $350,000 or 30 days for failing to cooperate with INDECOM investigation
A policeman who failed to provide a statement to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has been sentenced to pay $350,000 or serve 30 days in prison. The sentence was handed down on…
January 8, 2026
Update | US Senate rejects Trump's military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote
The United States Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. The move signals a note of disapproval…
January 8, 2026
Gov’t to rehabilitate community infrastructure in Accompong
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery activities in Accompong, St Elizabeth, will go beyond roof repairs to include restoring community infrastructure,…
January 8, 2026
Murders down 41% as Clarendon records reduction in major crimes
The Clarendon police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, with head of the division, Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, charging that the police will…