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Judge tells co-accused Pinnock he may have to cross-examine witness himself
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October 8 12:28 AM
Clearly frustrated by disruptions caused by the repeated absence of a defence attorney, Justice Sanchia Burrell on Wednesday told co-accused Fritz Pin...
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Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) is set to become a private company in the coming months as minority shareholders on Wednesday approved an offer by ...
200 Cubans back in public health system
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THE Government has re-engaged 157 Cuban medical professionals months after the collapse of a long-standing bilateral health-care arrangement with Cuba...
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October 8 12:24 AM
JUSTICE Minister Delroy Chuck and Opposition Leader Mark Golding clashed in Parliament on Tuesday over data on the Gun Court. The exchange was sparked...
Davies Town, Farmers Heights to finally get piped water
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Samuda outlines major infrastructure developments for St Ann NE
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October 8 12:20 AM
RESIDENTS in rural St Ann are set to benefit from expanded access to potable water, with Member of Parliament for St Ann North Eastern Matthew Samuda ...

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The funeral service for singjay/actor Ras Ajai is scheduled for September 26 at Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew, his management has announced. R...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Hundreds of mourners, including business leaders, are now gathered at Saint Paul of the Cross Cathedral in Mandeville for the th...
Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore funeral underway
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The funeral of Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of legendary reggae band Third World, is now underway. Politicians and music moguls...
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Victoria Brown Hanley’s funeral underway
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