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21 Mar, 2026
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NSWMA strengthens enforcement operations in St James
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has strengthened its enforcement operations to address illegal dumping across the parish of St James. In an interview with JIS News, Community…
21 Mar, 2026
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First 300 semi-permanent housing units have arrived – PM
The first 300 semi-permanent housing units for families who lost their homes during the passage of Hurricane Melissa are on the island and are being cleared for distribution. Prime Minister, Dr…
21 Mar, 2026
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Four JUTC drivers arrested and charged for allegedly pocketing bus fare
The police are reporting that four drivers employed by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been arrested and charged for allegedly collecting bus fares and failing to hand over the money to…
21 Mar, 2026
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Bail denied for two charged over gun seizure in Portmore, court orders access to medical care
Two people charged in connection with the seizure of an illegal firearm during a police operation in Portmore, St Catherine have been ordered by the court to receive urgent medical attention after…
21 Mar, 2026
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Burnt out mom of 6 gets more than a Bible
WESTERN BUREAU: Days after a devastating fire left Hanover mother Natalee Watson homeless and clinging only to her faith, the outpouring of support has begun to transform despair into hope. Watson,…
21 Mar, 2026
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Mom of three renews appeal for help fighting colorectal cancer
WESTERN BUREAU: Nickeisha Black, the 34-year-old mother of three children who is battling Stage-3 colorectal cancer, says she is placing her fate in the hands of God and the prospective kindness of…
21 Mar, 2026
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Girlfriends Foundation comes good for Sav Hospital’s maternity department
Western Bureau: A simple act of care, which was sparked by a newborn baby wrapped in a worn towel, has blossomed into a meaningful donation for mothers and babies at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General…
21 Mar, 2026
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Anderson bats for regional security, defence cooperation
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, last Tuesday reinforced a commitment to the Caribbean’s regional defence and security cooperation, as he addressed…
21 Mar, 2026
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Jamaica-born church leader and wife killed in 6 car pile-up in New York
An elderly Jamaica-born couple were killed in a six car pile-up on the Southern State Parkway in Long Island, New York, caused by a drunken driver last Sunday night. Dead are 82-year-old Bishop Donald…