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January 2, 2026
Labour inspectors strengthen fight against human trafficking
Labour inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security are playing a significant role in Jamaica’s anti-human trafficking drive, says National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann…
January 2, 2026
Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assuming a more dominant role in human trafficking. She noted that while…
January 2, 2026
Update | Woman rescued at beach in Hellshire dies, policeman and teen still missing
The woman who was rescued at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine, following an incident in which a policeman and a teenage boy are suspected to have drowned, has succumbed to her injuries. …
January 2, 2026
Man charged after machete attack over water in Westmoreland
The police in Westmoreland have charged a man in connection with a machete attack during an argument over water while residents were collecting the commodity from a water tank in Bethel Town. …
January 2, 2026
JFB appeals to parents to discourage children from making prank calls
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo…
January 2, 2026
PM says more strategies to be pursued to cut down murders, hails 2025 reduction
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government will continue to pursue strategies to further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate, as he hailed another year of decline. Holness said Jamaica recorded…
January 2, 2026
Heavy rains cause flooding in St Mary
Several homes and businesses in sections of St Mary have been flooded as heavy rains continue to pound the parish. The downpour started last Thursday. Affected residents have complained of damage and…
January 2, 2026
JTA president promises swift action as clerical staff restive over outstanding payments
President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, is seeking to assure that outstanding issues affecting clerical staff at the union are now receiving urgent attention, following…
January 2, 2026
Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement…