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Behind the scenes:JMTC’s Theatrix Apprenticeship Programme seeks to build Jamaica’s next generation of theatre professionals
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June 28 12:16 AM
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Wheatley heads to court
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Lawyers representing Cabinet member seeking judicial review of Integrity Commission report, injunction to prevent him being charged
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June 28 12:14 AM
Wheatley heads to court
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Jangoo, Chase run Sri Lanka ragged on day three
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Daughter fulfils 12-year dream of attending her mother’s alma mater with PEP success
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June 28 12:10 AM
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Civil society groups want in on new non-profit legislation
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June 28 12:09 AM
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Man arrested following Manchester gun seizure
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Man arrested following Manchester gun seizure
June 7, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was arrested and a firearm seized during a police operation at his home in Plowden, south Manchester on Sunday. A senior p...
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Four arrested in connection seizure of firearm, ammo in St James
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Four arrested in connection seizure of firearm, ammo in St James
May 18, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Four people were arrested in connection with the seizure of an Intratec 9mm Luger submachine gun along with eleven 9mm rounds of amm...
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Firearm and ammunition seizure in Kingston West
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Firearm and ammunition seizure in Kingston West
April 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm along with several rounds of ammunition was seized by lawmen during an operation on Charles Street in Denham Town, Kingsto...
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JDF makes $1.4 billion cocaine seizure offshore St Elizabeth
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JDF makes $1.4 billion cocaine seizure offshore St Elizabeth
March 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 2,500 kilograms of cocaine were seized offshore St Elizabeth over the weekend following the interception of a vessel travelli...
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Major firearms and ammunition seizure in Tope Range, Kingston
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Major firearms and ammunition seizure in Tope Range, Kingston
February 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A cache of ammunition and homemade guns was discovered by police during an operation on McIntosh Drive in Tope Range, Kingston 3 o...
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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
February 22, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Sunday said it seized more than TT$6.3 million worth of marijuana that ...
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Soldier charged in massive firearm and ammo seizure at Kingston port
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Soldier charged in massive firearm and ammo seizure at Kingston port
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A soldier has been charged in connection with one of the largest ever arms seizures at the Kingston Logistics Centre, carried out ...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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Caribbean nationals detained in major coke seizure
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Caribbean nationals detained in major coke seizure
December 12, 2025
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — Six Caribbean nationals are due to appear in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) court after being charged in con...
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Firearm and ammo seizure in St Catherine
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Firearm and ammo seizure in St Catherine
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– Two people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of a Bersa 9mm pistol, seven .62 cartridges, two 5.56 rounds, six 9mm ...
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Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
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Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
May 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Police arrested four men in connection with the seizure of 500 pounds of marijuana in Westmoreland on Friday. The compressed dr...
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JDF soldier arrested in St Elizabeth gun seizure
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JDF soldier arrested in St Elizabeth gun seizure
April 15, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) was arrested in St Elizabeth following the alleged discovery of an illegal gun. Po...
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Behind the scenes:JMTC’s Theatrix Apprenticeship Programme seeks to build Jamaica’s next generation of theatre professionals
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Behind the scenes:JMTC’s Theatrix Apprenticeship Programme seeks to build Jamaica’s next generation of theatre professionals
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June 28, 2026
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Wheatley heads to court
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Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
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LET THEM CHASE!
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