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25 Nov, 2025
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Forensic analyst: Maitland’s phone contained fresh SIM
The mobile phone seized from Constable Noel Maitland days after his girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson, was reported missing in July 2022 was found to contain a new SIM card. A digital forensic analyst…
25 Nov, 2025
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Stewart: Machines good, but manual labour essential to Melissa clean-up
Former president of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica Carvel Stewart says Jamaica will need both heavy equipment and extensive manual labour to tackle the mountain of debris left…
25 Nov, 2025
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Court halts Dixon’s interdiction pending outcome of legal challenge
The Constitutional Court has put the interdiction of medical doctor Aujae Dixon on hold pending the outcome of a legal challenge he has mounted. Dixon was removed from his job at the May Pen Hospital…
25 Nov, 2025
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PIOJ says economy to decline by up 13 per cent in December 2025 quarter
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) expects the Jamaican economy to contract by 11 to 13 per cent in the December 2025 quarter, the sharpest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is…
25 Nov, 2025
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Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026, joining Australia and a growing number of countries pushing tighter digital age limits…
25 Nov, 2025
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JPS to use Bogue Island facility to help restore electricity in the west
In an effort to reconnect the remaining 25 per cent of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers who still remain without electricity, especially in the western parts of the island, the sole power…
25 Nov, 2025
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Fatal police shooting in Rockfort
A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Rockfort in Kingston on Monday. The police say a .38 revolver and ten .38 rounds of ammunition was seized. They say the…
25 Nov, 2025
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Export operations resume at Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch in Montego Bay following damage from Melissa
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reporting that its Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch at its Montego Bay Export Facility is now fully operational and ready to facilitate…
25 Nov, 2025
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US imposes visa restrictions on Haitian official accused of supporting criminal gangs
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States says it is imposing visa restrictions on an unnamed Haitian government official for supporting gangs and other criminal organisations, as well as obstructing the…