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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
December 26 05:13 PM
The much-anticipated Olivier Shield clash between St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Excelsior High will be played on Wednesday, January ...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26 05:08 PM
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the 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 03:37 PM
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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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
December 26 03:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular crime vlogger Sir P of Politricks Watch has announced that he is stepping away from YouTube. Sir P shared the news in a vi...
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
December 26 02:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A restaurant worker and long-time Izizzi player is celebrating a $2.8 million jackpot win after winning the Greek Gods game. A ded...
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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JFJ moves to clarify position on decriminalising consensual sex among minors, close-in-age exemptions
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JFJ moves to clarify position on decriminalising consensual sex among minors, close-in-age exemptions
December 21, 2025
Human rights group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has sought to clarify its recommendation to decriminalise consensual sex among minors, including its pr...
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‘Does JFJ understand the realities on the ground?’
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‘Does JFJ understand the realities on the ground?’
Experts against rights group’s proposal to decriminalise sex between minors
December 20, 2025
Human rights group Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) is facing backlash over its proposal for a "further defence" for “differences up to five years” as part...
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JFJ congratulates Claudette Thompson on DPP appointment, calls for annual reports
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JFJ congratulates Claudette Thompson on DPP appointment, calls for annual reports
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed congratulations to Claudette Thompson on her appointment as director of public prosecuti...
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JCF reaffirms commitment to body-worn cameras amid criticism
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JCF reaffirms commitment to body-worn cameras amid criticism
September 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has moved to clarify its position on the rollout of body-worn cameras (BWCs), following what ...
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JFJ reiterates call for body cameras amid Cherry Tree Lane shooting
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JFJ reiterates call for body cameras amid Cherry Tree Lane shooting
September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is reiterating its call for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to wear body cameras in pl...
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is extending congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its leader Andrew Holness, on their v...
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JFJ hails convictions, disappointed with ‘lenient’ sentence in Mario Deane case
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JFJ hails convictions, disappointed with ‘lenient’ sentence in Mario Deane case
July 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has welcomed the “historic convictions” of three cops in the Mario Deane case but says ...
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Human rights groups demand apology from Daryl Vaz for endorsing anti-gay song
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Human rights groups demand apology from Daryl Vaz for endorsing anti-gay song
May 26, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica – Equality for All Foundation (EFAF), formerly J-FLAG, is calling on Cabinet Minister Daryl Vaz to issue a public apology for allege...
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JFJ calls for swifter justice timelines amid guilty verdict in decade long Mario Dean case
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JFJ calls for swifter justice timelines amid guilty verdict in decade long Mario Dean case
May 22, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it stands in solidarity with Merica Frazer, the mother of Mario Deane as it calls for the whe...
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‘Wear body cams during operations amid increased police fatal shootings’ — JFJ
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‘Wear body cams during operations amid increased police fatal shootings’ — JFJ
May 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is calling for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to deploy a portion of the 1,000 body-worn cameras...
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JFJ lauds JCF on purchase of body-worn cameras, calls for timeline
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JFJ lauds JCF on purchase of body-worn cameras, calls for timeline
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following a “warm and cordial” meeting with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is la...
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Holness wears blue, pledges support for police amid JFJ protest
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Holness wears blue, pledges support for police amid JFJ protest
April 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness wore blue to support police on Tuesday as the Jamaica Constabulary Force staged its counter protest a...
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Gov’t senator urges public to wear blue in support of police amid JFJ protest
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Gov’t senator urges public to wear blue in support of police amid JFJ protest
April 28, 2025
Government Senator and senior member of the Jamaica Labour Party's Communications Taskforce, Marlon Morgan is calling on Jamaicans from all walks of l...
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JFJ condemns Denham Town shooting, wishes a swift recovery for the injured
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JFJ condemns Denham Town shooting, wishes a swift recovery for the injured
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has condemned the shooting incident in Denham Town, West Kingston on Saturday, April 26, which resulted...
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WATCH: ‘Go get the facts!’ Police Federation boss chides JFJ over fatal shootings, planned protest
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WATCH: ‘Go get the facts!’ Police Federation boss chides JFJ over fatal shootings, planned protest
April 13, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica – Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean has called on Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) to partner with the Jama...
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JFJ to lead protest against police killing ‘crisis’, demand accountability
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JFJ to lead protest against police killing ‘crisis’, demand accountability
April 10, 2025
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is set to lead a protest later this month against what it says is an alarming rise in police killings in Jamaica. The End ...
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JFJ concerned about increased use of masks in JCF, JDF operations
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JFJ concerned about increased use of masks in JCF, JDF operations
April 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is expressing concern over reports that police and soldiers have been observed wearing face masks and ...
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JFJ not backing down, renews call for body cams
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JFJ not backing down, renews call for body cams
February 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says that body worn cameras will actually protect lawmen as it cites several instances ...
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the 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
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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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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular crime vlogger Sir P of Politricks Watch has announced that he is stepping away from YouTube. Sir P shared the news in a vi...
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A restaurant worker and long-time Izizzi player is celebrating a $2.8 million jackpot win after winning the Greek Gods game. A ded...
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