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Crawford chides councillors amid bad road fuss
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Crawford chides councillors amid bad road fuss
February 25 11:45 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford has criticised councillors and the Manchester Municipal Corporatio...
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
February 25 11:32 AM
PARIS, France (AFP)—An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's ...
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
February 25 10:55 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A truck carrying sand overturned along the Hatfield main road in Manchester on Wednesday morning. Work is now in progress to clea...
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
February 25 10:15 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foun...
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
February 25 10:00 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling for urgent review and reform of school grooming policies across Jamaica and is inviting...
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Schoolgirl among five injured in Manchester crash
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Schoolgirl among five injured in Manchester crash
February 25 09:54 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A schoolgirl is among five people who sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester on ...
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Trinidad PM to Caricom leaders: ‘who vex loss… but we gained’
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Trinidad PM to Caricom leaders: ‘who vex loss… but we gained’
Persad-Bissessar reiterates support for US military presence
February 25 09:49 AM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told regional leaders Tuesday, “who vex loss”, as she reitera...
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
February 25 08:53 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged member states to adopt a more grounded and strategic vision of the Caribbean Community (Cari...
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Two cops charged in connection to murder, firearms investigation
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Two cops charged in connection to murder, firearms investigation
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two serving members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and a 19-year-old man have been charged after they were reportedly hel...
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Ex-prince Andrew leaves UK police station after hours of custody — BBC
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Ex-prince Andrew leaves UK police station after hours of custody — BBC
February 19, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's former prince Andrew left police custody late Thursday after being arrested and held for hours on suspicion o...
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UK king opens London fashion week despite brother’s arrest
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UK king opens London fashion week despite brother’s arrest
February 19, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—London Fashion Week launched on Thursday with a rare visit from King Charles III only hours after his brother Andrew's se...
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
February 19, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as Un...
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Westmoreland man charged with wounding with intent
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Westmoreland man charged with wounding with intent
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 37-year-old construction worker of Strathbogie, Westmoreland, has been charged with wounding with intent after allegedly shootin...
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Man accused of fatally stabbing uncle arrested in St Elizabeth
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Man accused of fatally stabbing uncle arrested in St Elizabeth
February 10, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police on Monday arrested a 35-year-old man accused of stabbing to death his 69-year-old uncle at their family home in Burnt S...
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‘Liz’ charged in relation to 2024 murder
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‘Liz’ charged in relation to 2024 murder
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 27-year-old construction worker has been charged in connection with the shooting death of an electrician in 2024. Charged with m...
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SSP Nicholson commends cops after arrest of St Catherine shop-breaking suspects
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SSP Nicholson commends cops after arrest of St Catherine shop-breaking suspects
February 5, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Commanding Officer for the St Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hopton Nicholson, is comm...
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Two arrested after police seize counterfeit cash and gun
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Two arrested after police seize counterfeit cash and gun
February 4, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A man and a woman were arrested in Mendez Town, Trelawny, on Tuesday after allegedly being held in connection with a quantity of f...
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Cop among two arrested in joint anti-trafficking operations
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Cop among two arrested in joint anti-trafficking operations
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men, including a police constable attached to the Westmoreland Police Division, were arrested on Friday following a series of ...
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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested after church protest
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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested after church protest
January 30, 2026
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into federal custody on Thursday night following a federal investigation linked to a protest at a church in Minn...
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Fear keeps family from bailing former cop accused of rampage at MoBay pharmacy
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Fear keeps family from bailing former cop accused of rampage at MoBay pharmacy
January 29, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Fear and caution have kept a former police officer behind bars, even after bail was granted, following a chaotic incident at a Mon...
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US man accused of posing as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione
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US man accused of posing as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione
January 29, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A man was charged Thursday after allegedly posing as an FBI agent at a United States (US) jail to try to free Luigi Ma...
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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding
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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding
January 29, 2026
FLORIDA, United States — Olympic gold medallist Sha’Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding in Florida, according to United States (US) media ...
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Bus conductor charged after allegedly stabbing man with screwdriver
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Bus conductor charged after allegedly stabbing man with screwdriver
January 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 22-year-old bus conductor has been charged by police after allegedly injuring another man with a screwdriver. Charged with wound...
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Westmoreland man charged with arson
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Westmoreland man charged with arson
January 16, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A Westmoreland man has been charged with arson following an incident in his community on Tuesday, January 13. He has been ident...
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Reputed gang leader ‘Bloodstain’ nabbed by St Catherine police
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Reputed gang leader ‘Bloodstain’ nabbed by St Catherine police
January 13, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A reputed gang leader who was wanted for murder and multiple acts of violence was captured by the St Catherine South police on...
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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JDF says alleged actions of soldier contrary to core values
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JDF says alleged actions of soldier contrary to core values
December 31, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says the alleged actions of one of its soldiers, accused of discharging a firearm in a public ...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
December 22, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says it is reminding justices of the peace and specifically members of the ass...
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Five arrested as police seize three illegal guns, over 100 rounds
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Five arrested as police seize three illegal guns, over 100 rounds
December 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Five men have been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of three guns and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in separ...
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Crawford chides councillors amid bad road fuss
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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PARIS, France (AFP)—An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's ...
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A truck carrying sand overturned along the Hatfield main road in Manchester on Wednesday morning. Work is now in progress to clea...
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
February 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foun...
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling for urgent review and reform of school grooming policies across Jamaica and is inviting...
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