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06 Nov, 2026
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Former police corporal granted $1 million bail in 2022 Gregory Park fatal shooting
A former police corporal who was arrested in September upon returning to Jamaica in connection with a fatal shooting in Gregory Park, St Catherine four years ago was today granted $1 million bail. …
06 Nov, 2026
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Fitz-Henley rejects suggestion that both sides were equally responsible for fracas in Parliament
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has rejected suggestions that both sides were equally responsible for Tuesday's confrontation in Parliament, insisting that the conduct of Opposition members…
06 Nov, 2026
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UCJ appoints Professor Colin Gyles as executive director
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) has announced the appointment of Professor Colin Gyles as its new Executive Director, effective November 2. Professor Gyles brings extensive experience in…
06 Nov, 2026
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Man allegedly sets house ablaze with woman and her 11-y-o daughter inside in St Catherine
The Linstead police in St Catherine are probing a case of attempted murder and arson after a man on Thursday night allegedly locked a woman with whom he reportedly has a relationship and her…
06 Nov, 2026
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Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank collapse
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the…
05 Nov, 2026
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Fit for the job - Gov’t says no link between Morrison transfer, Holness’ sabotage claims as Green declares former financial secretary ideal for mines, geology role
The Government has rejected suggestions that there is a link between Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ claim last week that some public-sector personnel may be seeking to sabotage government…
05 Nov, 2026
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Two charged over Ocho Rios crash that killed four teenagers
Two men have been charged in connection with a three-vehicle crash in Ocho Rios, St Ann, which claimed the lives of four teenagers on Saturday. Akeem Palmer and Omarko Green were charged on Thursday…
05 Nov, 2026
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Push for power - Government targets year-end launch for 300MW renewable tender, with 150MW of battery storage included
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz has indicated that the next phase of the Government’s competitive renewable energy procurement programme could be launched by the end of…
05 Nov, 2026
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US Coast Guard seizes US$27 million worth of cocaine in Caribbean Sea
MIAMI, CMC – The United States Coast Guard says it has offloaded about 3,622 pounds of cocaine, valued at an estimated US$27 million, seized during two operations in the Caribbean Sea. The drugs were…