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May 18 12:34 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including scree...
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Implementation of revised environmental protection levy delayed — TAJ
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Implementation of revised environmental protection levy delayed — TAJ
May 18 12:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising that the implementation of the revised Environmental Protection Levy (EPL) from 0.5 p...
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JUTC adjusts Ocho Rios route to support balance in public transport sector
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JUTC adjusts Ocho Rios route to support balance in public transport sector
May 18 12:23 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says that effective Wednesday, May 20, 2026, it will be reducing the frequenc...
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‘Stronger’ carries Sone G’s message of faith and hope
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‘Stronger’ carries Sone G’s message of faith and hope
May 18 12:20 PM
A committed Christian for over 20 years, Sone G has no limits when it comes to spreading the word. He has recorded gospel songs to dancehall, trap and...
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JTA workers take industrial action in protest of pay issues — BITU
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JTA workers take industrial action in protest of pay issues — BITU
May 18 12:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several workers employed to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) and represented by the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU...
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Ginjah scores with ‘Lay On My Pillow’
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Ginjah scores with ‘Lay On My Pillow’
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May 18 12:01 PM
Reggae entertainer Ginjah is celebrating international success after his soulful single Lay On My Pillow secured the number one position on the Island...
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Cuba defends ‘legitimate’ right to defence as US weighs alleged drone threat
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Cuba defends ‘legitimate’ right to defence as US weighs alleged drone threat
May 18 11:54 AM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's president said Monday his country had a legitimate right to respond to a potential United States (US) attack following US ...
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Taxi association boss calls strike notice ‘premature’
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Taxi association boss calls strike notice ‘premature’
May 18 11:43 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the St James Taxi Association, Dion Chance, has knocked down news about a taxi strike proposed for Monday morning. "T...
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Teacher charged following seizure of firearms, ammo at his home in Portmore
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Teacher charged following seizure of firearms, ammo at his home in Portmore
February 2, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica—A 44-year-old teacher has been charged with possession of prohibited weapon, dealing in prohibited weapon, unauthorised possessi...
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Police seize ammo on Dyke Road, Portmore
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Police seize ammo on Dyke Road, Portmore
January 2, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— Police assigned to the St Catherine South Police Division seized a total of 93 assorted rounds of ammunition on Dyke Road, St C...
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Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
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Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
July 17, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica —  A man who reportedly fired several shots in the air in Majesty Gardens, St Andrew, was arrested minutes later when police showed...
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Five firearms, ammo seized in St James
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Five firearms, ammo seized in St James
July 14, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica- Five firearms and several rounds of ammunition were seized by the police during an operation in Hendon Norwood, St James on Sunday....
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Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
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Gun, ammo seized in St Catherine and Clarendon
July 9, 2025
CLARENDON — Several rounds of ammunition and one firearm were seized in operations across Clarendon and St Catherine on Wednesday. Clarendon police fi...
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Ammo seized in Kingston 13
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Ammo seized in Kingston 13
June 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Nine .38 cartridges were seized by the St Andrew South police on Fitzgerald Avenue, Kingston 13, on Wednesday. Reports from the Hun...
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Second major ammunition bust in Westmoreland in two days
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Second major ammunition bust in Westmoreland in two days
June 4, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Six hundred rounds of ammunition were seized by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Firearms and Narcotics Inves...
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Exotic animals, ammo seized in Westmoreland operation
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Exotic animals, ammo seized in Westmoreland operation
June 2, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The police are reporting the seizure of several exotic animals, more than 3,900 rounds of ammunition and uncustomed cigarettes...
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233 firearms intercepted at port of entry — Dr Chang
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233 firearms intercepted at port of entry — Dr Chang
May 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang has confirmed that 233 illegal firearms, which were being ...
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Seven arrested after two guns seized at Kingston wholesale
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Seven arrested after two guns seized at Kingston wholesale
May 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two firearms and several rounds of ammunition were seized by members of the Specialised Operations Branch during an operation on P...
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Man charged after 9mm rounds found in drawer
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Man charged after 9mm rounds found in drawer
April 22, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A Manchester man has been charged after police reportedly found five 9mm rounds in a drawer at his house in Dobson near Christian...
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Five arrested in Oracabessa police operation
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Five arrested in Oracabessa police operation
January 24, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Five people were taken into police custody during a coordinated operation in Oracabessa, St Mary on Thursday. According to a police...
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Police seize high-powered weapon
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Police seize high-powered weapon
December 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Kingston East Police seized one AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing twenty-three rounds of ammunition in the Rockfort area ...
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
December 16, 2024
ST CATHERINE, JAMAICA - The St Catherine North police seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Sligoville, Waugh Hill in the parish on Sun...
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Businessman caught with illegal firearm in targeted operation
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Businessman caught with illegal firearm in targeted operation
December 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A businessman of Farewell Avenue in St Andrew was arrested after he was caught with an illegal firearm and ammunition during a tar...
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‘Pappy’ caught with illegal ammo
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‘Pappy’ caught with illegal ammo
December 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer of Oakland Avenue, Kingston has been charged with unauthorised possession of ammunition following a seizure in the pari...
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Firearm seized in Duhaney Park
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Firearm seized in Duhaney Park
December 2, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica - One Taurus 9mm pistol with a magazine containing eleven 9mm cartridges was seized during a raid in Duhaney Park, St Andrew on Mon...
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
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Firearm, ammo seized in St Catherine
November 8, 2024
ST CATHERINE – A team of investigators assigned to the St Catherine South Division seized one Glock 9mm pistol and thirteen 9mm cartridges in Waterfor...
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Man arrested, firearm seized in Olympic Gardens
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Man arrested, firearm seized in Olympic Gardens
November 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police seized a firearm  and 60 rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation on Balcombe Drive, Olympic Gardens, St Andrew...
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Alleged armed robber fatally shot in St Elizabeth, firearms and ammo seized
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Alleged armed robber fatally shot in St Elizabeth, firearms and ammo seized
August 14, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are reporting that an alleged armed robber was fatally shot during a confrontation with officers and two firearms, alon...
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Ammo found in scandal bag in Bull Bay
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Ammo found in scandal bag in Bull Bay
August 13, 2024
ST THOMAS, Jamaica - A bag containing sixteen 9mm rounds and three 5.56 rounds was reportedly discovered in a black scandal bag attached to a perimete...
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Man in custody following ammo, ganja seizure in St Elizabeth
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Man in custody following ammo, ganja seizure in St Elizabeth
August 12, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— Police are reporting the seizure of a quantity of ammunition and marijuana during an operation on Friday. A police source said ...
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Implementation of revised environmental protection levy delayed — TAJ
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JUTC adjusts Ocho Rios route to support balance in public transport sector
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says that effective Wednesday, May 20, 2026, it will be reducing the frequenc...
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‘Stronger’ carries Sone G’s message of faith and hope
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A committed Christian for over 20 years, Sone G has no limits when it comes to spreading the word. He has recorded gospel songs to dancehall, trap and...
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JTA workers take industrial action in protest of pay issues — BITU
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JTA workers take industrial action in protest of pay issues — BITU
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