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Gov’t and Opposition hail ‘Cat’ Coore as cultural ambassador and reggae pioneer

The Government and the Opposition are remembering reggae icon Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a gifted musician whose work inspired many and brought pride to Jamaica. The Third World co-founder died suddenly…
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Pregnant woman jumps to her death from hospital in Guyana, probe launched

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the death of a 22-year-old pregnant woman, who is reported to have jumped…
19 Jan, 2026 0

Hotel workers charged for allegedly duplicating room key cards to steal US$2,000 from guests

Three workers at a hotel in Trelawny have been charged for allegedly copying room keys issued to them during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and using the duplicates to steal a total of US$2,000 from…
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Jamaica records sharp drop in murders in first weeks of 2026

Jamaica has recorded a significant reduction in murders in the opening weeks of the new year, with official figures showing a 45 per cent decline over a 17-day period, when compared with the same…
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Decomposing body of St Thomas man reported missing found in bushes

The body of a St Thomas man who was reported missing has been found in bushes in a state of decomposition. He has been identified by the police as 53-year-old labourer Donald Minott of Harbour Head…
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange with legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore.
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Legacy of ‘reggae ambassador’ Cat Coore will live on – Grange

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is hailing legendary Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a unique talent and a true reggae ambassador, whose passing is a tremendous loss. Coore, a pioneering…
His court date is being finalised.
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21-y-o Hanover man charged for New Year’s Day break-in and alleged rape of woman

A 21-year-old Hanover man accused of breaking into a woman’s house during the early hours of New Year’s Day and allegedly raping her at knifepoint has since been taken into custody and charged. He is…
Cat Coore performing at the Red Rose for Gregory concert in 2017.
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'Rest well Reggae Ambassador'

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has hailed Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as "a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae…
 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe (left), speaks with Councillor Andrea Patience of the Llandewey Division (centre) and Director of Planning at the St Thomas Municipal Corporation, Shavar Ellis, during a t
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Residents occupying Easington Lands in St Thomas to receive titles

The St Thomas Municipal Corporation will be formalising the settlement of residents who currently occupy the Easington lands in the parish. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, Kevin…