Livern Barrett/Senior Staff Reporter

May 12, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Trelawny man arrested after more than $12M allegedly found at his home

A man was arrested by the police in Trelawny on Tuesday after cash totaling over $12 million and a small quantity of ganja were allegedly found at his home in the community of Clark’s Town, law…
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May 7, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Fraud case fallout  MOCA commits to timely administration of justice after former TAJ cashiers walk free 

he two law-enforcement agencies that investigated a multimillion-dollar fraud at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) nine years ago are now in the process of consulting the Office of the Director of…
May 5, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Nine-year nightmare: Former TAJ cashiers exonerated after spending nearly a decade facing fraud charges

Five women who were arrested and charged nine years ago in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud, which the authorities said was uncovered at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), were exonerated…
May 4, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Trigger Warning - Police commish urges cops to exercise self-discipline in use of force

Amid historic levels of fatal shootings by the security forces Jamaica’s police chief has exhorted cops to exercise self-discipline, describing it as “more important” than the checks and balances that…
May 4, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Commish puts cops on debt notice

Cops who have failed to honour debts with private institutions and individuals will face internal disciplinary action, the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has warned.
May 2, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Multimillion-dollar bail package for popular attorney

Over strong objections by prosecutors and the police, a judge has offered popular St Ann-based attorney Debby-Ann Samuels a multimillion-dollar bail package with strict conditions.
April 30, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Cop caught in sting wanted $250,000 from motorist after car crash, court documents claim

Police Constable Andrew Allydice allegedly requested $250,000 from a motorist to provide him with a favourable report following a motor vehicle crash, court documents have revealed. Allydice, who has…
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April 29, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Cop held in bribery sting charged

Criminal charges have been laid against the policeman who was arrested earlier this month during a sting operation while he was allegedly in the process of collecting $230,000 in cash from a civilian…
Dr Horace Chang, deputy prime minister and minister of national security and peace, addresses yesterday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St Andrew.
April 23, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Fake gun flaw

Changing Jamaica’s gun law to provide lesser penalties for possession of an imitation firearm is not enough if the “fundamental flaw” of possibly criminalising citizens for an object that cannot…