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Police probing ATM robbery at NCB in Portmore

The police in Portmore, St Catherine are investigating the theft of millions from an ATM at the National Commercial Bank (NCB). The police report that on Wednesday, March 11, a team from a security…
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17-y-o dies after vehicle plunges into Rio Cobre, two other teens rescued

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) divers today recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after the vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine late Monday night. He…
Supporters of Cuban medical professionals participate in the ‘Gratitude Walk’ to show gratitude and appreciation to the Cuban people for their 50 years of medical support to the Jamaican people. The group walked from Hanover Street to Heroes Circle in
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‘We Love Cuba’: gratitude walk by supporters draws crowd in Kingston

Supporters who turned out today for a “gratitude walk” in downtown Kingston to honour Cuban healthcare workers for 50 years of service say they remain hopeful that Jamaica can repair its relationship…
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17 Mar, 2026 0

Director of Corruption Prosecution at Integrity Commission resigns

The Integrity Commission has announced the resignation of Roneiph Lawrence, director of corruption prosecution, effective March 31. In a news release, the commission says it is taking steps to…
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding contributing to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
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Economy not delivering for the people, says Golding

While noting that Jamaica’s public debt has declined and murders are down, Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the government has failed to translate those gains into meaningful economic growth.
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
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‘Shameful deception’: Golding slams PM for accepting pay increase

Opposition leader Mark Golding has described as a “shameful deception” the recent announcement that Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will, in fact, be receiving his $28.6 million salary, after…
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
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Golding says tougher measures needed for good governance

Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for stronger support for anti-corruption measures and institutions aimed at promoting good governance and moral values in Jamaica. Golding said the…
Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding making his contribution to the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 17, 2026.
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Golding criticises gov’t's ‘lethargic’ legislative agenda

Mark Golding, Opposition leader, has castigated the Government over its lethargic and inefficient approach to passing strategic laws for the benefit of the country. In his contribution to the…
Police Superintendent Coleridge Minto addressing the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly general meeting on March 12.
17 Mar, 2026 0

St Bess cops concerned as more than 400 students still out of school after Melissa

WESTERN BUREAU: Superintendent of Police Coleridge Minto, the commander for St Elizabeth, is raising concern about the fact that some 400 students from across the parish have not returned to school…