Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
Gov't recommends new offence for criminals using children to carry guns
October 25 12:58 PM
Jamaica's National Security Council (NSC) has recommended that persons convicted of illegal firearm possession face a new minimum sentence of 20 years...
UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
October 25 12:36 PM
On November 19, when The Recording Academy announces nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards, roots singer Jahman hopes he will be in the running for B...
Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
October 25 12:18 PM
With the release of his highly anticipated new album, TALLAWAH , up-and-coming Montego Bay-based artiste Da’Country is hoping to solidify his spot as ...
Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
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Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
October 25 12:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica extended their historic run to three wins at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup, beating Sri Lanka 6-0 in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sun...
Jamaican DJ Kovert dies at 19 following car crash
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Jamaican DJ Kovert dies at 19 following car crash
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
October 25 10:56 AM
Popular disc jock, DJ Kovert, real name Matthew Nelson, has died. The 19-year-old passed away at the University of the Hospital of the West Indies on ...

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Firearm seized in East Kings House Road operation
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Firearm seized in East Kings House Road operation
September 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm was seized during an operation by lawmen assigned to the Matilda’s Corner Police Station following an operation in the Eas...
WATCH: 16 detained in St Elizabeth operation
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WATCH: 16 detained in St Elizabeth operation
June 8, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are reporting that 16 people were detained for questioning on Monday, and a firearm was seized during an operation in S...
Police seize ammo in Kingston operation
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Police seize ammo in Kingston operation
April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police  seized unauthorised ammunition and firearm components during an early morning intelligence-led operation in Kingston 2 on ...
CASE rape suspect killed in police operation
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CASE rape suspect killed in police operation
December 30, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A man who was being sought by police in connection with a reported sexual assault at the College of Agriculture, Science and Educa...

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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
Latest News, ...
Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
Gov't recommends new offence for criminals using children to carry guns
October 25, 2026
Jamaica's National Security Council (NSC) has recommended that persons convicted of illegal firearm possession face a new minimum sentence of 20 years...
Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
October 25, 2026
With the release of his highly anticipated new album, TALLAWAH , up-and-coming Montego Bay-based artiste Da’Country is hoping to solidify his spot as ...

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