THE GLEANER MINUTE: $75m not for church rebuilding | 12 killed by security forces in first 5 days
Jan 6th, 2026 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 1:58#JamaicaGleaner JANUARY 6, 2026: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s $75-million allocation to churches damaged by Hurricane Melissa is not for rebuilding, but to help clear debris and prepare properties for repairs… The Opposition People’s National Party is calling on the Jamaican Government “to stand up for and unequivocally support” international law after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces on January 3… The Independent Commission of Investigations says twelve people have been shot and killed by members of the security forces in the first five days of 2026… King’s Counsel Jeremy Taylor, one of Jamaica's most senior prosecutors, has been appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Turks and Caicos Islands… IN SPORTS: Michael Ricketts,
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