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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
December 29 09:52 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public of traffic changes for the hosting of the annual fireworks festival by...
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
December 29 09:15 AM
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — A man who reportedly stabbed nine people to death in the Commewijne district in Suriname on Sunday in Suriname committed ...
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
December 29 09:03 AM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, his pro...
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US legislators criticise Trump admin for cancelling Caribbean immigration applications, citizenship ceremonies
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US legislators criticise Trump admin for cancelling Caribbean immigration applications, citizenship ceremonies
December 29 08:03 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States (US) legislators have condemned the Donald Trump administration for cancelling immigration application...
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
December 29 07:50 AM
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP)—The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for 15 years with a possibility of an extension but Kyiv is seeking a longe...
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
December 29 07:21 AM
PALM BEACH, United States (AFP)—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing t...
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Little girl, big heart
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Little girl, big heart
6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm
Mark Dennis 
December 29 12:30 AM
Little girl, big heart
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
Psychiatrist outlines factors, some from birth, that set people on path to prison
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December 29 12:28 AM
Inside the criminal mind
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Church groups warn that Integrity Commission must be unimpeded in probe of public bodies
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Church groups warn that Integrity Commission must be unimpeded in probe of public bodies
December 19, 2025
The Jamaican clergy is expressing concern over a decision of the state-operated Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) to take the Integrity Commission (...
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Members of Parliament to receive training on filing statutory declarations
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Members of Parliament to receive training on filing statutory declarations
December 9, 2025
The House of Representatives will hold a compulsory training session for Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, December 16, to provide them with fur...
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Integrity Commission announces new appointments
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Integrity Commission announces new appointments
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Integrity Commission has bolstered its leadership team with the official appointment of three key directors during a swearing-...
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Young Jamaica dismisses PNP concerns over ‘leaked’ IC reports
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Young Jamaica dismisses PNP concerns over ‘leaked’ IC reports
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has pushed back at concerns raised by the People's National Party ...
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Health ministry to implement IC recommendations following ‘Market Me’ probe
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Health ministry to implement IC recommendations following ‘Market Me’ probe
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it has taken note of the report from the Integrity Commission (IC), of its probe report int...
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‘Friendship’ between Tufton, Market Me’s McDonnough was not declared – IC Report
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‘Friendship’ between Tufton, Market Me’s McDonnough was not declared – IC Report
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tuf...
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‘Not true!’ Holness says he’s not the holder of 28 bank accounts, under no investigation
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‘Not true!’ Holness says he’s not the holder of 28 bank accounts, under no investigation
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 28, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has denied that he has 28 bank accounts as being peddled by operatives of the People's National Party (PNP) following th...
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Johnson Smith: PNP’s only path to power is to tarnish reputation of PM Holness
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Johnson Smith: PNP’s only path to power is to tarnish reputation of PM Holness
August 24, 2025
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith says the People’s National Party's (PNP) only path to power is by attempting to tarni...
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Woman fined $500,000 for X posts referencing Integrity Commission
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Woman fined $500,000 for X posts referencing Integrity Commission
August 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A social media user has been fined $500,000 to be paid within 10 days, or face 21 days imprisonment, after the Supreme Court uphel...
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Holness appealing Supreme Court ruling; IC ‘ready to defend’
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Holness appealing Supreme Court ruling; IC ‘ready to defend’
August 2, 2025
KINGSTON Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ legal team has indicated it will appeal a ruling in the Supreme Court handed down on July 31 that blo...
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Statutory declarations of Cabinet Ministers to be made public if PNP wins election says Golding
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Statutory declarations of Cabinet Ministers to be made public if PNP wins election says Golding
July 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The statutory declarations of all members of the Cabinet will be made public if the People’s National Party (PNP) forms the govern...
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Supreme Court says why financial institutions must cooperate with Integrity Commission
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Supreme Court says why financial institutions must cooperate with Integrity Commission
June 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Integrity Commission (IC) is highlighting the written reasons offered by the Supreme Court last week, in the matter concerning ...
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Leave the Auditor General alone, church group tells Gov’t
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Leave the Auditor General alone, church group tells Gov’t
June 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — The church has come out strongly against moves by the Government to remove the Auditor General (AG) from among the five commissio...
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JCC calls for non-interference in the composition of the Integrity Commission
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JCC calls for non-interference in the composition of the Integrity Commission
June 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) has opposed the proposal by the government to remove the auditor general from the anti-corrupt...
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IC’s chair says concerns about Roneiph Lawrence’s appointment lack sufficient detail for enquiry
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IC’s chair says concerns about Roneiph Lawrence’s appointment lack sufficient detail for enquiry
April 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Integrity Commission’s (IC) chairman, Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick, says there are insufficient details to conduct an enquiry in...
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JLP’s Morgan chides PNP for ‘hypocrisy’ over IC appointment
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JLP’s Morgan chides PNP for ‘hypocrisy’ over IC appointment
April 14, 2025
The Jamaica Labour Party's Marlon Morgan is slamming criticisms by the People’s National Party (PNP) of the government's objection to the appointment ...
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Gov’t objects to key Integrity Commission appointment due to PNP link
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Gov’t objects to key Integrity Commission appointment due to PNP link
April 11, 2025
The Government has registered an objection to the appointment of Roneiph Lawrence as acting director of corruption prosecution at the Integrity Commis...
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Retired Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick appointed chair of Integrity Commission
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Retired Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick appointed chair of Integrity Commission
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Retired Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick has been appointed the new chairperson of the Integrity Commission. She will serve alongsid...
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‘Mama D’ settles in Integrity Commission matter; fined for charges
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‘Mama D’ settles in Integrity Commission matter; fined for charges
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Speaker of the House Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert has been fined $900,000 following her decision not to contest the charges b...
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Bunting accuses Gov’t of launching ‘all-out assault’ on Integrity Commission
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Bunting accuses Gov’t of launching ‘all-out assault’ on Integrity Commission
January 26, 2025
Opposition Spokesman on Citizen Security and Productivity, Senator Peter Bunting has accused the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government of launching an...
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Chuck questions whether PM is being targeted by Integrity Commission
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Chuck questions whether PM is being targeted by Integrity Commission
January 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has questioned why the Integrity Commission (IC) named Prime Minister Andrew Holness in its latest...
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KSAMC to name panel to review building approval process
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KSAMC to name panel to review building approval process
January 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be naming a three-member panel to conduct an administrative review of...
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, his pro...
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