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17 Sep, 2026
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Prosecutors push plea deals, defence calls for prepared cases
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Janek Forbes has endorsed calls for greater use of plea negotiations to help reduce the Home Circuit Court’s staggering criminal caseload. But Jamaica Advocates…
17 Sep, 2026
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ODPP wants overhaul of witness case system
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is calling for greater focus on witness care and increased resources to support thousands of them facing prolonged waits for their cases to…
17 Sep, 2026
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17 Sep, 2026
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UNICEF warns of online sexual abuse crisis
UNITED NATIONS (IPS): Nearly one in five children surveyed across 21 countries reported experiencing technology-facilitated sexual abuse or exploitation within a single year, according to a new UNICEF…
17 Sep, 2026
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Coyaba returns to Jamaican hands after a decade as Zoetry
WESTERN BUREAU: After a decade operating as Zoetry Montego Bay under international hotel management, one of the tourism capital’s longstanding Jamaican-owned resorts has returned to its roots. The…
17 Sep, 2026
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Main roads component of SPARK Programme set to start this month
Work is set to commence this month under the main roads component of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The Government has earmarked $25…
17 Sep, 2026
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Technical issues temporarily halt issuance of police record certificates
The issuance of police record certificates has been temporarily suspended due to technical difficulties. The police are advising that no certificates will be issued today, Thursday, September 17 and…
17 Sep, 2026
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Three men charged for 2016 Denham Town murder freed due to absent witness
Three men from Denham Town in Kingston who were charged for the shooting death of a man in the community almost 10 years ago were on Wednesday freed in the Home Circuit Court for want of prosecution…
17 Sep, 2026
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JPS to regularise mobile office in St Mary
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is moving to regularise the use of its mobile office in St Mary, following a successful staging in Port Maria on September 8. JPS Customer Care Area Manager,…