Jamaican Veteran Reporter Barbara Gayle Found Dead at Home

Journalist and veteran court reporter Barbara Gayle has been found dead at her home in St. Catherine in Jamaica.

Preliminary reports indicate that Gayle may have been murdered, with police suspecting that her vehicle was also stolen. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as authorities continue their investigation.

With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Gayle was widely regarded as Jamaica’s leading court reporter. Her work with The Gleaner saw her covering cases across the parish courts, circuit courts, the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and even the Privy Council in the United Kingdom.

Earlier this year, Gayle was honoured by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) for her outstanding contribution to journalism. She was well-known for her meticulous reporting on high-profile court cases, earning the respect of her peers and the legal community alike.