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Stand Up for Jamaica raises concern about overcrowding, health risks in police lockups
Stand Up for Jamaica has raised concern about the state of the island’s police lockups, noting issues such as overcrowding and health risks. The…
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PNP Patriots says Jamaica’s suicide response must extend beyond the health system
The young professional arm of the People’s National Party says it believes that Jamaica’s response to suicide must extend beyond the health system. The…
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Jobs on the line: Superior Parts takes action after massive Hagley Park Road fire
The flames may have gutted Superior Parts Limited’s Hagley Park Road facility, but its management is making it clear that the fire will not burn through…
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Prime Minister directs JCF to review its operational procedures when carrying out lawful evictions
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has directed the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to review its operational procedures when carrying out lawful evictions…
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National Security Council declares lottery scamming national security threat; orders aggressive MOCA crackdown
The National Security Council (NSC) has declared advance fee fraud commonly known as lottery scamming, a major security threat to the BPO/Global Services…
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Three fatally shot during alleged confrontation with lawmen in St. Andrew this morning
Three people were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with lawmen along Knightsdale Drive in St. Andrew this morning. The names of the deceased have…
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PNP Patriots urges government to implement national suicide prevention strategy
The government is being called on to implement a national suicide prevention strategy. The strategy is among 7 recommendations, made by the People’s…
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Oblique Seville and Nickeisha Pryce among Jamiacan podium finishers on day 2 at Ultimate Champs
Jamaica’s medal trophies have jumped to three, on the second day of action, at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship which ended earlier today in…
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Two children perish in house fire in Kingston
Two young children perished in a house fire in Smith Lane, Parade Gardens, Kingston this morning.   Dead are 4-year-old Samson Cameron and 7-year-old…
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Student hit by fallen boulder in St Elizabeth in a coma
The student who was transferred to a hospital in Kingston after being hit by a fallen boulder in St. Elizabeth yesterday, is reportedly in a coma.  …
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TODSS welcomes delay in implementation of traffic ticket demerit points system
The Transport Operators Development and Sustainable Services (TODSS), has welcomed the decision of the government to delay implementation of the traffic ticket…
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Shani Coke of Troy, Trelawny laid to rest today; politician calls for greater protection of children
Scores of relatives, friends, community members and politicians turned up today to bid farewell to 10 year old Shani Coke of Troy, Trelawny.   The young…
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PM contemplates using emergency powers to address matters relating to resettlement of displaced Cooper’s Pen residents
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says he is contemplating whether or not to use emergency powers to address matters relating to the resettlement of residents…
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UPDATE: 1 of 3 firefighters injured in Hagley Park Road blaze released from hospital
The Jamaica Fire Brigade says one of the three firefighters who sought medical attention at hospital after being injured while battling Thursday’s blaze…
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Jamaica Fire Brigade defends response to Thursday’s Hagley Park Road fire amidst public criticism
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says its assessments and responses to fires are not based on presumption, but on the evidence at the scene, firefighters’…
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Superior Parts cooperating with authorities as probe continues into cause of fire at Hagley Park location
The management of Superior Parts Limited says the company is cooperating with the relevant authorities as investigations into the cause and circumstances of a…
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PM Holness chastises people he claims recently relocated to Cooper’s Pen with an intention to deceive Gov’t and benefit from support initiatives
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has chastised persons he claims recently relocated to Cooper’s Pen, in Trelawny, with an intention to deceive the…
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PNP welcomes visit by PM Holness to Coopers Pen in Trelawny today and called on him to honour commitments made
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has welcomed the visit by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holnes to Coopers Pen in Trelawny today, and called on…
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FWCF to take legal action over exclusion of students for grooming infractions
Fi We Children Foundation says it is preparing to take legal action to challenge the exclusion of children from school due to grooming infractions. The…
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Education Ministry says students breaching grooming or uniform rules must still be allowed into schools
Students who turn up at school in breach of grooming or uniform rules must still be allowed through the school gates. That’s according to Parliamentary…
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Water prohibition orders take effect today
The water prohibition orders which were announced last week by portfolio Minister Matthew Samuda are to take effect today. According to his ministry, the…
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SBAJ to establish Drought Impact Help Desk for members
By Sugar Ray Thomas The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) says it will be establishing a drought impact help desk for members to report disruptions…
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CXC May-June exam results to be released tomorrow
Students who sat the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) May-June examinations will know their results tomorrow. CXC will upload the preliminary results on…
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JTA to put new wage offer before delegates in coming days for decision
  The Jamaica Teachers’ Association says the new wage offer it received from the Ministry of Finance will be put before the association’s…
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Gov’t moves to address concerns over high cost of school textbooks
By Sugar Ray Thomas The Government is moving to address concerns about school book lists particularly the high costs associated with textbooks. This is aimed…
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MP Steven McGregor calls for more support for parents ahead of new school term
Central Kingston Member of Parliament caretaker Steven McGregor has called on the Government to do more to assist parents with the resources needed for the new…
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Indecom probing shooting incident involving two police officers
The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is probing a shooting incident involving two police officers on the Spur Tree Hill main road in…
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PNPYO calls for urgent national response to teacher migration crisis
The People’s National Party Youth Organization (PNPYO) is calling for an urgent national response to what it describes as a growing teacher migration…
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Williams encourages taxpayers to meet their tax obligations and make use of the service available to them
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is encouraging taxpayers to meet their tax obligations and make use of the services available to them. Mrs. Williams made the…
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PM says eviction of families from properties especially those informally settled, becoming public concern
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the dispossession or eviction of families from properties, especially those informally settled, is becoming a public…
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Jamaica four peats in women 4×100 as country finishes with 8 medals at 2026 World Athletics Under 20 Championships
Jamaica ended the World Athletics Under 20 Championships with eight medals including a gold and two bronze on Sunday’s final day in Eugene Oregon The…
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Police commissioner calls on citizens to work with police to maintain reduction in murders
Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake is calling on citizens to work with the police to ensure the continued reduction in murders. According to the commissioner…
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Tufton says digitisation of patient records at May Pen Hospital to improve efficiency
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the digitisation of patient records at the May Pen hospital in Clarendon is expected to improve…
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Suspect taken into custody in relation to murder of man in St. Elizabeth
A man has been taken into police custody in relation to the murder of another in St. Elizabeth on Friday. Dead is 32 year-old labourer, Kaile Campbell…
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NWA to carry out works along Seaview Drive in Lucea, Hanover starting tomorrow
Infrastructural improvement works will be carried out along Seaview Drive in Lucea Hanover, this week, starting tomorrow. This as the National Works Agency…
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Guardsman Group pledges continued support of burn survivors
Local security company Guardsman Group has pledged to continue supporting the 2 burn survivors who returned to Jamaica yesterday following specialised…
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Dispute between two male relatives results in one being killed
A St. Elizabeth man was shot and killed during a domestic dispute at home in Slipe district yesterday.   Dead is 32 year old labourer Kaile Campbell…
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Motorcyclists urged to refrain from wearing slippers and shorts when riding on nation’s roadways – Paula Fletcher
A call is being made for motorcyclists to refrain from wearing slippers and shorts when riding on the nation’s roadways. Executive Director of the…
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2 surviving Guardsman/Beryllium workers injured in explosion returned to Jamaica after undergoing specialised burn treatment in US
The two surviving Guardsman/Beryllium workers injured in an explosion at a garage three months ago have returned to Jamaica after undergoing specialised burn…
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Caribbean Community of Retired Persons says arson attack on elderly women in Bamboo highlights need for more neighbourhood watch groups
The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) says this week’s arson attack on two elderly women in Bamboo, St. Ann has highlighted the need for more…
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JAMAICA TO BEGIN REPARATIONS LEGAL ACTION NEXT MONTH – CULTURE MINISTER
Culture Minister, Olivia Grange says Jamaica is moving forward with legal steps, to pursue reparations, in recognition of the sacrifices made by enslaved…
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Police constable found dead at May Pen Police Station last evening
An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to the death of a police constable, whose body was found at the May Pen Police…
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“There are some important things big and powerful countries can learn from Jamaica” – Bruce Golding
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding says there are some important things big and powerful countries can learn from Jamaica. He made the remark as he…
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Road Traffic Act under review: Preliminary report expected by September
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has directed that a comprehensive review be undertaken of all matters relating to the implementation of the Road Traffic Act. The…
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Jamaica and Ghana reaffirm direct flight plans
The leaders of Jamaica and Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to exploring the possibility of having direct flights between both countries. This was among…
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Minister Floyd Green assures fire-hit Southwest St. Elizabeth farmers of swift aid
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has assured farmers in Southwest St. Elizabeth that the government will move swiftly to assist them following a major fire…
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Ziggy Marley, Industry Mourn Death of Reggae Artiste and Actor Ras Ajai
Ziggy Marley is among several members of the entertainment fraternity expressing shock and sadness following the death of reggae artiste and actor Ras Ajai…
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Trinidad Killa Reacts to Elephant Man’s Cameraman Incident at Dream Weekend
Trinidad and Tobago recording artiste Trinidad Killa is among several social media users reacting to an incident involving dancehall veteran Elephant Man and a…
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Congratulations Pour In as Vybz Kartel Announces Fiancée’s Pregnancy
Messages of congratulations have flooded social media for Vybz Kartel and his fiancée, Sidem Ozturk, after the dancehall star announced they are expecting…
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Constable under investigation after accidental shooting of one-year-old allegedly by three-year-old sibling
A police constable is under investigation after his three-year-old son allegedly gained access to his service pistol and accidentally shot his one-year-old…
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Molynes United embarks on turning Premier League survival into thriving and sustainability – Pt 1
Jamaica Premier League club Molynes United is embarking on a restructuring process. Its a process that aims to move the club away from just merely surviving…
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ODPEM clarifies that Support Jamaica website is an official Government platform and is not owned by a private company
The Support Jamaica website is not owned by a private company but is an official Government of Jamaica platform. That clarification came from the Office of…
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Working group established as Gov’t aims to craft framework to promote responsible social media use among minors
Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas   A Working Group has been established in the Office of the Prime Minister, as the Government aims to craft a framework to…
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NWC says water supply regulations will be implemented for customers served by Mona Reservoir system as of next Monday, August 3
The National Water Commission (NWC) has indicated that water supply regulations will be implemented for customers served by the Mona Reservoir system, as of…
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Jamaica Kingsmen readies to rock Sabina Park
The Caribbean Premier League’s return to Jamaica will be much bigger than the four games slated for Sabina Park next month. That’s the projection…
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New national study reveals that 90.2% of respondents support GOV’t regulation of social media use by minors
By Sugar Ray Thomas A new national study has revealed that 90.2% of respondents support Government regulation of social media use by minors. It was one of the…
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Opposition says average monthly subvention for all municipal corporations is approximately $473M
The average monthly subvention for all municipal corporations is approximately $473 million. Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government, Natalie Neita Garvey…
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174 people killed in alleged confrontations with the police since January
The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, is reporting that 174 people have died in alleged confrontations with members of the security forces…
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315 PEOPLE MURDERED IN JAMAICA UP TO SATURDAY JULY 25
Jamaica recorded 315 murders up to Saturday, July 25. That’s 80 fewer than the 395 recorded in the corresponding period last year. According to the…
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MP Rhoda Moy Crawford Chastises Councillors Over Road Repairs
  Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford has chastised councillors in the constituency who she says have not been executing their…