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23 Jul, 2026
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Nicaragua’s parliament moves to abolish elections under Ortega’s order, fueling criticisms
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s lawmakers said they will carry out a plan by President Daniel Ortega to abolish elections in the Central American country, prompting renewed criticisms Wednesday by the…
23 Jul, 2026
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RADA: Persons engaged in backyard gardening do not need farmer ID cards
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) says persons who engage in backyard gardening are not required to obtain a RADA Farmer Identification Card, dismissing claims circulating on social…
23 Jul, 2026
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Police probing death of teen boy in Clarendon, suicide suspected
The police in Clarendon are investigating the death of a teen boy who is suspected to have committed suicide at his home in Carty Hill, Frankfield, on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as…
23 Jul, 2026
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Hear The Children's Cry condemns rape and murder of 10-year-old Trelawny girl
Children's rights group, Hear The Children's Cry, is condemning the brutal rape and murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke in Trelawny on Tuesday. The partially nude body of Coke, affectionately…
23 Jul, 2026
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Body of baby found in bushes in Portland, police probe launched
The police in Portland are investigating the discovery of the body of a female foetus in bushes in Port Antonio on Wednesday. According to the police, one hand and both feet of the foetus had been…
23 Jul, 2026
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Policewoman injured in accidental shooting at her home in Portmore
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and the Portmore police in St Catherine are conducting separate investigations into the reported accidental shooting of a policewoman at her home…
23 Jul, 2026
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Update | Man charged for shooting death of taxi operator in Portmore
The police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a taxi operator in Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday night. Charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder,…
23 Jul, 2026
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Taxi operator killed in St Mary crash
A taxi operator was killed in a crash in St Mary on Wednesday night. He has been identified as 32-year-old Ackeem Marshall of Cromwell, Highgate, in the parish. It is reported that Marshall was…
23 Jul, 2026
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Holness: I paid my own way to FIFA World Cup final, rebuffs criticisms
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed criticism surrounding his attendance at the FIFA World Cup final in the United States on Sunday, saying taxpayers did not fund the trip. Holness came…