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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign —  Young Jamaica
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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign — Young Jamaica
April 6 05:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica is urging Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to immediately clarify...
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 6 04:53 PM
Reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley and Colombian reggaeton artiste Kapla have teamed up for a collaborative EP, which is being produced by Americ...
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
April 6 03:45 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, w...
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
April 6 03:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and g...
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 03:08 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning i...
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 02:01 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 01:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6 12:56 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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Cop seen in viral video allegedly assaulting elderly man interdicted
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Cop seen in viral video allegedly assaulting elderly man interdicted
April 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says the Inspectorate and Professional Oversight Bureau (IPROB) is investigating an incident wh...
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Jamaica strengthens preparedness for proliferation financing risks through national workshop
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Jamaica strengthens preparedness for proliferation financing risks through national workshop
April 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Financial Investigations Division (FID), in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Constabulary Financial Unit (CFU),...
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Tavares-Finson says Gov’t intensifying anti-crime push, chides Opposition for being ‘unsupportive’
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Tavares-Finson says Gov’t intensifying anti-crime push, chides Opposition for being ‘unsupportive’
March 28, 2026
Government Senator Christian Tavares-Finson says provisions in the current estimates of expenditure make it clear that despite a continued reduction i...
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JCF targets 50 per cent reduction in motorcycle fatalities this year
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JCF targets 50 per cent reduction in motorcycle fatalities this year
March 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is actively pursuing a 50 per cent reduction in motorcycle fatalities for 2026. The in...
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Ballistic evidence in Silvera case highlights expertise of Jamaican forensic experts, says JCF
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Ballistic evidence in Silvera case highlights expertise of Jamaican forensic experts, says JCF
March 15, 2026
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Ballistics Unit in the Forensic Services Branch, Superintendent Miguel Bernard says the role of ballistic...
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Police announce safety measures for Gibson McCook Relays
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Police announce safety measures for Gibson McCook Relays
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced several safety measures that will be implemented for patrons who will be attendin...
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang claimed that the advo...
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Two men injured in crash on Reading main road
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Two men injured in crash on Reading main road
February 17, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two men were injured in a motor vehicle crash along the Reading main road in St James on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that th...
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Police commissioner laments killing of 4-y-o old, urges renewed resolve
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Police commissioner laments killing of 4-y-o old, urges renewed resolve
February 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake is lamenting the murder of four-year-old Saniyah O’Brien, after the child and her father were att...
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POA head Wayne Cameron charged in FID probe
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POA head Wayne Cameron charged in FID probe
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chairman of the Police Officers' Association (POA), Senior Superintendent of Police Wayne Cameron, has been formally charged with ...
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WATCH: Gov’t will provide the necessary budget for body-worn cameras, says Holness
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WATCH: Gov’t will provide the necessary budget for body-worn cameras, says Holness
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his administration will supply the necessary budget to ensure the procurement of body-worn came...
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Supreme Court judge has ruled that senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) overstepped their legal authority in d...
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JCF announces leadership changes
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JCF announces leadership changes
January 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) high command has announced that several assistant commissioners of police (ACP) and superinten...
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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, 2025
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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Clarendon cop not licensed to carry firearm arrested after ammo seizure
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Clarendon cop not licensed to carry firearm arrested after ammo seizure
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A police constable is among two men arrested following the seizure of four 9mm rounds of ammunition at the cop’s residence in Rhymes...
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JCF offers escort services in delivery of relief supplies
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JCF offers escort services in delivery of relief supplies
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is offering escort services for individuals who wish to deliver relief supplies to communitie...
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JCF brings Christmas village to Hanover community
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JCF brings Christmas village to Hanover community
December 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Cold Spring, Hanover, came alive with laughter, colour, and community spirit on Thursday, December 18, as the Jamaica Constabulary F...
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‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative gets $2 million boost
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‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative gets $2 million boost
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Clarendon Police has received a $2-million donation towards the staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) annual Shop wi...
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30-year low murder rate evidence of effective Gov’t policy and partnership with security forces — Fitz-Henley
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30-year low murder rate evidence of effective Gov’t policy and partnership with security forces — Fitz-Henley
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Abka Fitz-Henley says Jamaica being on track to record the lowest number of mur...
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TRANSJAM Highways partners with JCF to strengthen highway safety
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TRANSJAM Highways partners with JCF to strengthen highway safety
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) says it has concluded a joint vehicular inspection exercise with the Jamaica Constabulary Force ...
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JCF warns public of scam targeting vehicle sellers and ride-share drivers
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JCF warns public of scam targeting vehicle sellers and ride-share drivers
December 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is alerting members of a fraudulent scheme targeting individuals who have sold or planning to s...
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FID, MOCA and JCF launch joint time-signal campaign to boost reporting of financial crimes
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FID, MOCA and JCF launch joint time-signal campaign to boost reporting of financial crimes
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three of Jamaica’s key law-enforcement bodies have joined forces on a new public-education campaign aimed at strengthening the cou...
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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign —  Young Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica is urging Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to immediately clarify...
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley and Colombian reggaeton artiste Kapla have teamed up for a collaborative EP, which is being produced by Americ...
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, w...
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and g...
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning i...
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