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$60m allocated for shelter improvements
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$60m allocated for shelter improvements
June 4 06:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced the allocation of an additional $60 millio...
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Young Jamaica calls on Golding to explain status of 2024 statutory declaration
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June 4 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is calling on Opposition Leader and President of the Peo...
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Driver in fatal police shooting granted bail
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Driver in fatal police shooting granted bail
June 4 05:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer of a York Town address, Clarendon, was on Thursday offered bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the May Pen ...
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Orlando Bennett set to miss JAAA trials
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Orlando Bennett set to miss JAAA trials
June 4 05:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Orlando Bennett, the 2025 110m hurdles national champion, looks set to miss the Commonwealth Games later this month as he says he ...
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Megan Simmonds wins first DL race in Rome
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Megan Simmonds wins first DL race in Rome
June 4 05:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Megan Simmonds won her first Diamond League race on Thursday after she ran a season’s best 12.50 seconds (0.8m/s) to win the 100m ...
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Forex: $158.38 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.38 to one US dollar
June 4 04:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, June 4, ended trading at $158.38, down 73 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
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Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
June 4 04:28 PM
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Olympic champion Noah Lyles scorched to victory in the men's 100m at the Rome Diamond League meeting on Thursday in 9.88sec. The f...
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‘Superwoman of financial services’
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Nickole Donaldson’s relentless work ethic turns adversity into award-winning success
June 4 03:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — At just 31 years old, Nickole Donaldson has established herself as one of Jamaica’s most accomplished financial advisors, earning ...
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Driver in fatal police shooting granted bail
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Driver in fatal police shooting granted bail
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A labourer of a York Town address, Clarendon, was on Thursday offered bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the May Pen ...
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Mechanic freed of gun charges
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Mechanic freed of gun charges
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old mechanic of a St James address was on Tuesday found not guilty of being in possession of an illegal firearm and 10 r...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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Accountant charged after allegedly pointing gun at woman during argument
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Accountant charged after allegedly pointing gun at woman during argument
November 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 30-year-old accountant is facing multiple firearm-related charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman during an argument o...
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Man freed of gun charges after five-day trial
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Man freed of gun charges after five-day trial
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was acquitted of gun related charges in the Supreme Court, Gun Court Division, following a five-day trial before presiding j...
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St Catherine music producer facing gun-related charges
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St Catherine music producer facing gun-related charges
April 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A St Catherine music producer had gun-related charges laid against him following the seizure of a Taurus 9mm pistol and two rounds...
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Dancehall star Squash arrested in Florida on gun charges
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Dancehall star Squash arrested in Florida on gun charges
February 25, 2025
Dancehall deejay Squash, whose given name is Andre Whittaker, has been arrested in Florida, United States on gun charges. According to Miami-Dade Poli...
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‘Gun Skool’ charged with firearm offences
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‘Gun Skool’ charged with firearm offences
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A 25-year-old vendor has been charged with gun-related offences following a late-night incident. Aaron Leslie otherwise known as ‘...
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Chef charged with gun related offences
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Chef charged with gun related offences
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 35- year-old chef has been slapped with three charges after allegedly pulling a gun during a dispute with another man. Marlon Wh...
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$60m allocated for shelter improvements
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$60m allocated for shelter improvements
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has announced the allocation of an additional $60 millio...
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Young Jamaica calls on Golding to explain status of 2024 statutory declaration
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Young Jamaica calls on Golding to explain status of 2024 statutory declaration
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is calling on Opposition Leader and President of the Peo...
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Orlando Bennett set to miss JAAA trials
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Orlando Bennett set to miss JAAA trials
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Orlando Bennett, the 2025 110m hurdles national champion, looks set to miss the Commonwealth Games later this month as he says he ...
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Megan Simmonds wins first DL race in Rome
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Megan Simmonds wins first DL race in Rome
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Megan Simmonds won her first Diamond League race on Thursday after she ran a season’s best 12.50 seconds (0.8m/s) to win the 100m ...
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Forex: $158.38 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.38 to one US dollar
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, June 4, ended trading at $158.38, down 73 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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