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January 14, 2026

Three arrested over seizure of gun in Portmore

Three men remain in police custody following the seizure of a firearm in a motor vehicle along Municipal Boulevard in Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday. It's reported that around 1:40 a.m.,…
January 14, 2026

'Will body-worn cameras be used in planned operations?' - JFJ asks JCF

Rights group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it welcomes the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) procurement of 1,000 body-worn cameras but wants to know whether the devices will be activated in…
Nand C. Bardouille, Ph.D., manager of The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean in the Institute of International Relations at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
January 14, 2026

Nand C. Bardouille | CARICOM faces a unity-defining moment

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is experiencing a difficult foreign policy-related moment, which variously impacts its 14 sovereign member states. America's use of military force in the…
This file photo shows the entrance to the University Hospital of the West Indies.
January 14, 2026

UHWI spends US$186,600 on consultants but no approved strategy plan to show - Auditor General

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) paid US$186,600 to two consultants for strategic and operational reviews but failed to provide any approved strategic plans to show for the…
A general view of Royal Mint Court where is planning site for the new London Chinese embassy, near London's financial district on Januatr 14, 2026.
January 14, 2026

The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese Embassy in London despite objections

(AP) — Britain’s government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese Embassy close to London’s financial district after years of controversy and political wrangling over the potential security risks it…
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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…
The entrance to the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew.
January 14, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

POLICE PROBE

The board of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has reported “specific matters” from a report on the procurement activities of the hospital to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Fraud…
PSG’s Marquinhos holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Champions League final fooball match against Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
January 14, 2026

UEFA financials show massive payout to Champions League winners, participants

GENEVA (AP): Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain topped the UEFA prize money table, getting €144.4 million (US$168 million) last season as the competition paid an extra €400 million (US$466…
Real Madrid new coach Alvaro Arbeloa attends a press conference at the club’s Valdebebas training ground in Madrid yesterday.
January 14, 2026

Arbeloa says he won’t try to be the new Mourinho at Real Madrid

MADRID (AP): Álvaro Arbeloa won’t try to be the new José Mourinho at Real Madrid. The former player spoke publicly for the first time as the new Madrid coach yesterday, saying he has a lot of Mourinho…