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407 fewer murders
Police commissioner says performance not a marginal improvement
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 30 12:20 AM
407 fewer murders
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 30 12:18 AM
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
Kevin Jackson 
December 30 12:16 AM
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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December 30 12:14 AM
T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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December 30 12:12 AM
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
December 30 12:08 AM
Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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JPS ups power restoration effort
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JPS ups power restoration effort
...72 specialised vehicles arrive in Montego Bay
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A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash along the Goshen main road in St Elizabeth on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old R...
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
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PORTLAND, Jamaica – A teenager died in a suspected drowning at Bikini Beach in Port Antonio, Portland on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as V...
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The Preemie Foundation of Jamaica has launched its Pedal & Stroll – Cycle, Run, Walk for Preemies – charity 5K event set for Sunday, November 16, alon...
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Kingston mayor leads post election clean-up
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September 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby on Sunday removed political signs, paraphernalia and draping from sections of the municipality and urg...
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
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PORTLAND, Jamaica –  Housebreaking and larceny charges have been laid against a 34-year-old farmer after he allegedly stole electronics from a relativ...
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‘Car dealer’ accused of fraud in two cases
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 35-year-old businessman has been charged with alleged non-delivery of goods in two motor vehicle transactions. Charged with frau...
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Snow pens true experiences
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Author Kadian Snow has turned an unfortunate life experience into the publication of a series of books. The US-based author, who holds a Bachelor of S...
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US military force in Caribbean could violate human rights – Amnesty International
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump steps up military action in the Caribbean Sea, Amnesty International is warn...
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Police uncover unlicensed two-acre ganja farm in St Mary
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September 21, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica – Police in St Mary made a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug activities, seizing a large quantity of vegetable mat...
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Scores participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day project in Montego Bay
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — More than 100 bags of plastic bottles were collected during the International Coastal Cleanup Day activities in Montego Bay, St Ja...
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37 cops complete training under trilateral cooperation project
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thirty-seven members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have completed training under the Trilateral Cooperation Project: Jam...
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Martinelli’s last-gasp leveller rescues Arsenal in Man City draw
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LONDON , United Kingdom (AFP) — Gabriel Martinelli rescued Arsenal as the Brazilian's last-gasp equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against Manchester City ...
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Judges commended for reduction in parish court case backlog
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Judges commended for reduction in parish court case backlog
September 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Justice and Legal and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has commended parish court judges for their success in reduc...
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Trump to lead tributes at memorial for conservative leader Kirk
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GLENDALE, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump will lead tributes to Charlie Kirk on Sunday at a huge stadium gathering to honor the young...
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Dominican Republic reports US attack on drug boat near its coast
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) — United States (US) warplanes attacked a drug-running boat off the coast of the Dominican Republic, its drug ...
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Barbados confirms three cases of Mpox
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados’ Ministry of Health on Saturday revealed that three confirmed cases of Mpox have been identified in three adults...
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Aston Villa still winless, Newcastle and Bournemouth draw
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Aston Villa still winless, Newcastle and Bournemouth draw
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Aston Villa remain winless this season after blowing a one-goal and a man advantage in a 1-1 draw at Sunderland, while ...
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Venezuela offers military training to public amid Trump threats
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela on Saturday organised a day of military training for civilians in response to the United States (US) deployment i...
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WATCH: After destructive flooding, Paulwell appeals to gov’t to make repairs to Burger Gully
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Member of Parliament for Kingston Eastern and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell is urging the government to make much-needed repairs to...
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Tokyo 2025: Jefferson-Wooden completes world sprint treble with US relay win
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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became only the second woman to win a world sprint treble after leading the United States (US) to 4x100 ...
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UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
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UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of western foreign...
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Top Democratic Senator warns Trump on ‘path to dictatorship’
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September 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —  The top US Democratic senator warned Sunday that President Donald Trump's call for the Justice Department to take a...
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 30, 2025
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
Kevin Jackson 
December 30, 2025
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
December 30, 2025
T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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HOME SWEET HOME?
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HOME SWEET HOME?
JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
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December 30, 2025
No place like home
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