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Inside the criminal mind
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December 29, 2025
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‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter
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JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz
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Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby serves residents of the city’s homeless shelters during the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) annu...
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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Death of a hero
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December 28, 2025
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Missions of mercy
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Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2025
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A blow for funeral homes challenging JCF sudden death shift
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December 28, 2025
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States (US) legislators have condemned the Donald Trump administration for cancelling immigration application...
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
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Skeng delivers Christmas Eve scorcher at UBT&R’s Livewire
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