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22 May, 2026
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USCIS: Non-immigrants in US seeking green card must return to home country to apply
Persons on visas in the United States who want to adjust their status to obtain a green card, except under certain circumstances, must now return to their home country and apply, the United States…
22 May, 2026
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Man charged with raping 17-y-o granted $800,000 bail
A man who is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl was granted $800,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
22 May, 2026
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Kendal main road in Hanover closed
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the main road from Green Island to Glasgow in Hanover is now closed.
22 May, 2026
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Security incident caused no disruption for passengers, says Sangster International operator
MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ) says there was no disruption to passenger operations or airport services following Friday morning's security incident in the vicinity of Sangster International Airport.
22 May, 2026
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Jamaica Post to resume shipping parcels and packages to US on June 1
Jamaica Post will resume shipping parcels and packets (merchandise) to the United States (US) market on June 1, following the implementation of a system for the pre-calculation and payment of duties…
22 May, 2026
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Fake landlord pleads guilty to larceny by trick
A St Catherine teenager who collected rent for a house which she did not own pleaded guilty to larceny by trick when she appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
22 May, 2026
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Police target Sandy Bay amid rising crime concerns
Western Bureau:
With Sandy Bay in Hanover regularly appearing on the crime radar, Superintendent Andrew Nish says police will increase crime-fighting efforts in the town to restore order.
Speaking…
22 May, 2026
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Preston Hill residents fix road after decades of neglect
Residents of Preston Hill in St Mary have resolved to repair Burnside Road after what they describe as decades of neglect, and are appealing for support to complete the work.
Preston Hill is located…
22 May, 2026
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Gov’t aims to build Jamaica back stronger, says UDC chairman
WESTERN BUREAU:
Recent storm events and the growing impact of climate change have forced both the Government and citizens to rethink how buildings and urban centres are designed, says Urban…