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03 May, 2026 0

Former government minister Leslie Campbell has died

Attorney-at-law and former government minister Leslie Campbell has died. The Gleaner understands that Campbell, who also served as a senator, was battling illness for the past year.
03 May, 2026 0

JLP mourns the death of Leslie Campbell

The Jamaica Labour Party is mourning the death of Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell. Campbell died on Sunday morning after battling illness.
03 May, 2026 0

Child dies after being run over by vehicle driven by grandmother

The police are investigating after a woman drove a motor car over her two-year-old grandchild, killing her in Rules Pen, Clarendon, Saturday night.
03 May, 2026 0

Teenager allegedly held with ammunition in St Thomas

The St Thomas police have arrested a teenager in connection with the seizure of ammunition during a raid in the parish on Saturday.
02 May, 2026 0

Multimillion-dollar bail package for popular attorney

Over strong objections by prosecutors and the police, a judge has offered popular St Ann-based attorney Debby-Ann Samuels a multimillion-dollar bail package with strict conditions.
02 May, 2026 0

Plans afoot to close RIU Palace Montego Bay for major refurbishing

Frank Sondern, the Regional Director for RIU hotels in Jamaica, says the Spanish hotel chain will temporarily close the RIU Palace Hotel, in Montego Bay, for four months to facilitate extensive…
02 May, 2026 0

Man charged after firearm, ammunition seized in St Andrew

A 53-year-old mason has been arrested and charged following the seizure of a firearm and ammunition during a police operation in St Andrew on Friday night.
02 May, 2026 0

Spirit Airlines closure to have minimal effect on Jamaica, says Bartlett

The cessation of flights by United States budget carrier, Spirit Airlines, is not expected to have a major impact on Jamaica, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
02 May, 2026 0

Former public defender hails Bengal mining ruling

Former Public Defender Arlene Harrison has welcomed Wednesday’s landmark Constitutional Court ruling on the controversial Bengal mining permit, describing it as a pivotal moment in the protection of…