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P. Falasha Harrison
January 6, 2026

From teenage mother to boardroom strategist

Success stories often begin with privilege. P. Falasha Harrison’s began with prayer, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief that her life was meant for more. Today she is a visionary leader, a…
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), greets farm worker, André Ellis, during a send-off ceremony for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in down
January 6, 2026

Gov’t to safeguard integrity of overseas employment programme

The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., who noted that…
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January 6, 2026

Driver’s licence validation system temporary unavailability – TAJ

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that the system used to validate driver’s licences is currently offline. As a result, several related services are temporarily unavailable, both online…
His court date is being finalised.
January 6, 2026

Man arrested in probe into New Year’s Day gun salute injury of teen girl in Portmore

A man whom the police say is a suspect in the case of a teenage girl who was shot during a gun salute incident on New Year’s Day in Portmore, St Catherine was arrested today and a firearm was seized. …
They are to go to court on April 21.
January 6, 2026

Policeman among three arrested and charged on cocaine and firearm charges in US

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Three people, including a police officer with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), have been charged with conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States…
President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
January 6, 2026

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil…
The police have described the matter as a serious offence.
January 6, 2026

Soldier detained by police as part of ongoing criminal probe

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that a service member has been arrested by the police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The JDF did not provide details on the investigation…
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January 6, 2026

Guyana suspends mining licences of more than 100 Brazilians in gold smuggling crackdown

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has threatened to deport more than 100 Brazilian miners and suspended their licences after accusing them of producing large amounts of raw gold but not declaring or…
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Donovan Williams (left), greets farmworker, Arnold Campbell (centre), at a send- off for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Stre
January 6, 2026

Improved employment contract for Jamaican seasonal workers to Canada

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and…