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February 3, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Private contractors not expected to know FAAA, court hears

Contractors who do business with the Government, as well as private-sector workers, are not necessarily expected to understand or comply with the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAAA), a…
Floyd Green, minister of agriculture and prosecution witness.
January 31, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

‘I did not see’

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green yesterday admitted in the Home Circuit Court that, while he witnessed parts of a 2013 police operation along Acadia Drive, St Andrew, he did not see the actual killing…
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green.
January 30, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

‘I wasn’t preparing for a case’

Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green told the Home Circuit Court on Thursday that he was not anticipating giving evidence when he wrote an anonymous letter to the Independent Commission of…
From left: Attoneys-at-law Sanjay Smith, Kaysian Kennedy Sherman, Christopher Townsend and Chadwick Berry.
January 23, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

‘Where’s my girl?’

“I still want to know where my daughter is.” That was the haunting refrain from a tearful Sophia Lugg as she struggled to contain her emotions outside the Home Circuit Court on Thursday, moments…
Attorney-at-law Tamika Harris
January 22, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Defence lawyers still concerned over laptop barriers

Defence attorneys have renewed complaints about access to correctional facilities after notices posted by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) appeared to limit the use of electronic devices…
January 21, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

‘SHOTS RANG OUT’

A senior politician took the stand in the murder trial of six policemen yesterday testifying that he saw a police officer shoot at one of the now-deceased men after the man exited a vehicle with his…
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January 16, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video

A woman constable who was disciplined after appearing in a viral TikTok video while in uniform has won her case against senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Supreme Court ruled…
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January 16, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Final arguments expected in Maitland case next week

The prosecution and defence in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland are expected to close their cases on Monday after proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were adjourned on Thursday due to the…
Noel Maitland.
January 15, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Cops surprised by murder allegation against Maitland

The allegation that Constable Noel Maitland had murdered his girlfriend reportedly sent shockwaves through the Constant Spring Police Station and Area 5 Police Division in July 2022, Inspector Franz…