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February 3, 2026 by Andre Williams

Witness’ death weighs against adjournment in Clansman gang case

The reported death of a prosecution witness last week was raised before the Supreme Court on Monday as a critical factor weighing against any lengthy adjournment in the long-awaited Clansman gang…
Superintendent of Police Randy Sweeney delivers the divisional overview.
February 2, 2026 by Andre Williams

Church recognises St Andrew North Police for crime reduction

The St Andrew North Police Division has been recognised by the God Family Ministries International Church for its sustained reduction in crime. A special thanksgiving service, held last Sunday under…
The motorcycle crash scene at Stony Hill main road where two people were injured  yesterday.
January 29, 2026 by Andre Williams

Two dead, two injured in three separate motorcycle crashes

The dangers faced by motorcyclists are again being underscored following two recent fatal crashes and a serious collision yesterday that left two persons hospitalised. Deaths and injuries linked to…
Valerie Dubidad
January 26, 2026 by Andre Williams

Sanctuary sorrow

Shock and deep grief have engulfed the Church of God of Prophecy and the wider Airy Castle Road, Stony Hill community following the sudden death of a prayer warrior and long-standing church sister,…
Damion Crawford, opposition spokesman on education, addressing the Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting at The Summit House in New Kingston on Thursday.
January 16, 2026 by Andre Williams

Crawford: Put more focus on learning recovery

Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford says the national conversation following Hurricane Melissa is missing the mark, remaining fixated on learning loss while largely ignoring the urgent…
The National Water Commission’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston.
January 14, 2026 by Andre Williams

OUR secures $14m for aggrieved utilities customers in 9 months

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), through its Consumer Affairs Unit, secured close to $14 million in refunds and credits for utility customers during the first nine months of 2025. In a…
File photo.
January 14, 2026 by Andre Williams

INDECOM recommends charges for 26 state agents during 6 months in 2025

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has revealed that 26 recommendations for criminal charges and 23 for disciplinary actions, were made against state agents for the six-month…
Investigators combing a crime scene following a double murder and shooting in Barbican, St Andrew, in April 2025.
January 13, 2026 by Andre Williams

‘Tide shift’

The bloodiest week of 2025 came just days into the new year. Between January 4 and January 11, at least 29 people were murdered across Jamaica, a violent upsurge that reignited fears that the country…
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December 30, 2025 by Andre Williams

Jamaica nears year-end with lowest murder toll since 1994

Jamaica is closing out the year with a dramatic fall in murders, recording a 42 per cent fall in murders at the end of 52 weeks with 666 killings, the lowest number recorded since 1994. That year some…