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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
January 2 03:45 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2 03:19 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
January 2 02:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...
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Beauties at Brunch Vision Board Party aims to empower women after Melissa
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Beauties at Brunch Vision Board Party aims to empower women after Melissa
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In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, many Jamaicans are carrying unexpected emotional weight, including grief, uncertainty, an...
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Brazilian miners die in Guyana after pit collapses
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Brazilian miners die in Guyana after pit collapses
January 2 02:50 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Guyana Police Force on Friday said that two Brazilian gold miners died after a mining pit collapsed at Chenapou, North ...
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
January 2 02:22 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, has sought to assure the association's restive auxiliary work...
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Alleged burglar mobbed, set ablaze in St Elizabeth
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Alleged burglar mobbed, set ablaze in St Elizabeth
November 30, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A man accused of burglary was mobbed in Bona Vista Housing Scheme in Myersville, St Elizabeth on Saturday. Police have identif...
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Higgler charged for being armed with offensive weapon
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Higgler charged for being armed with offensive weapon
November 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A higgler has been charged with being armed with an offensive weapon following a police operation at Mahoe Drive on Friday, Novemb...
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WATCH: BMW crashes into gully at Passagefort–Knutsford intersection in Portmore
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police are now on the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving a black BMW sedan at the intersection of Passagefort and Knutsford...
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Man fatally shot during police confrontation in St Thomas
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Man fatally shot during police confrontation in St Thomas
November 21, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica —  A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police early Friday morning in the Gutter Head district of St Th...
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Is it crack or not?
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Is it crack or not?
November 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica  — A man nabbed in a police raid and slapped with cocaine possession charges argued in court Thursday that neither he nor cops knew ...
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Police seize firearm, ammunition after shooting incident on Mandela Highway
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Police seize firearm, ammunition after shooting incident on Mandela Highway
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two firearms and ammunition were reportedly seized by the police following a shooting incident on the Nelson Mandela Highway in St C...
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UPDATE: Section of Mandela Highway closed after police shooting
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UPDATE: Section of Mandela Highway closed after police shooting
November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised that the westbound lane of the Mandela Highway in the vicinity of the entrance to the PJ Patterson Hig...
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Three fatally shot by police on Mandela Highway
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Three fatally shot by police on Mandela Highway
November 19, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Three men were fatally shot by the police along Mandela Highway in St Catherine on Wednesday. The incident reportedly happened...
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Man mowed down along Flanker main road
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Man mowed down along Flanker main road
November 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are now investigating what appears to be a fatal hit and run along the Flanker main road on Tuesday morning. T...
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Carpenter charged after jewellery, cash reported stolen
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Carpenter charged after jewellery, cash reported stolen
November 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —A 23-year-old carpenter from Kingston has been charged with simple larceny in connection with a break-in and theft reported in Tava...
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Mandeville police name person of interest in Mile Gully murder
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Mandeville police name person of interest in Mile Gully murder
November 14, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Mandeville police have listed one man as a person of interest who they believe can assist them with an ongoing investigation int...
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WATCH: Two cops killed on Waltham Park Road
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WATCH: Two cops killed on Waltham Park Road
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two cops were shot and killed on Waltham Park Road in St Andrew Thursday evening. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are n...
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Heavy traffic in Linstead following alleged shootout
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Heavy traffic in Linstead following alleged shootout
November 13, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — There is heavy traffic in Linstead following a reported overnight shootout between police and suspected gunmen on the Linstead...
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Man killed, two others arrested in alleged confrontation with Manchester police
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Man killed, two others arrested in alleged confrontation with Manchester police
November 6, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester are reporting that a man was killed and a firearm seized during an alleged confrontation on the Brontie mai...
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Man shot while sleeping in downtown market
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Man shot while sleeping in downtown market
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot and injured while sleeping in a market in downtown Kingston on Sunday. Reports indicate that around 9:00 am, the no...
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Teen abducted from community
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Teen abducted from community
November 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A 17-year-old girl is suspected to have been abducted from her community on Saturday. She is Elese Myles of Winona Drive, Bridgepo...
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Nigerian police arrest over 25 for organising alleged gay wedding
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Nigerian police arrest over 25 for organising alleged gay wedding
October 26, 2025
KANO, Nigeria (AFP) — Religious police have arrested 25 young people accused of organising a gay wedding in socially-conservative northern Nigeria, au...
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Manchester police seize firearm in abandoned car
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Manchester police seize firearm in abandoned car
October 25, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Manchester Police are reporting the seizure of a firearm in the Scott Town district in Greenvale, in the central Jamaica par...
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Indian man arrested for stalking two Australian women cricketers
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Indian man arrested for stalking two Australian women cricketers
October 25, 2025
NEW DEHLI, India (AFP) — Indian police have arrested a man accused of stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian cricketers participating in...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Area 4 cops on alert during Tropical Storm Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Area 4 cops on alert during Tropical Storm Melissa
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Area 4 police team have assured residents that they will be available to participate in preventative rescue and recovery opera...
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Man killed on Heroes’ Day after allegedly attacking police
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Man killed on Heroes’ Day after allegedly attacking police
October 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man was fatally shot in an alleged confrontation with police on Monday night in St James. According to a police source, the male...
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Manchester farmer killed by gunmen posing as police
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Manchester farmer killed by gunmen posing as police
October 21, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A Manchester farmer was shot dead at his home in Canewood district in north west Manchester early Tuesday. Police identified him...
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