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27 Aug, 2026
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Second senior cop’s home searched as cocaine probe widens
The St Andrew home of another high-ranking police officer is now being searched by agents from the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA). The senior cop was previously assigned to…
27 Aug, 2026
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Murders in St Catherine North fall to 30-year low
The St Catherine North Police Division is recording a significant decline in murders, with Senior Superintendent of Police Hopeton Nicholson describing the trend as evidence of improving safety and…
27 Aug, 2026
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Seven Jamaicans awarded UK government scholarships
Seven Jamaicans have secured fully funded UK Government scholarships for the 2026 academic year, earning places in one-year master’s programmes at some of the United Kingdom’s leading universities.…
27 Aug, 2026
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A life of learning, faith and kindness: Joyce Rattray’s century of purpose
At an age when many would be content to reflect on the past, Joyce Annabelle Rattray is still looking ahead. She is teaching herself Spanish, learning to play the guitar, listening to audiobooks and…
27 Aug, 2026
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Agriculture crime crackdown yields more than 1,000 arrests
The Agriculture Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is making significant strides in tackling agricultural crimes, including the theft of livestock and farm produce…
27 Aug, 2026
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Discovery Bauxite salutes PEP excellence
Thursday, August 13 was a red-letter day for 70 students who excelled in the recent Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, as they were presented with scholarships by Discovery Bauxite, which…
27 Aug, 2026
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Port Henderson Primary pleads for gov’t help to address security woes
WESTERN BUREAU: The leadership of Port Henderson Primary School in St Catherine is calling for immediate government intervention to address space and security concerns that are negatively affecting…
27 Aug, 2026
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JaBBEM calls for repeal of ‘colonial’ Beach Control Act
WESTERN BUREAU: A call is being made for Jamaicans to lobby the Government to repeal and replace the Beach Control Act of 1956, which Dr Devon Taylor, president of the Jamaica Beach Birthright…
27 Aug, 2026
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Wild about animals
Hi, boys and girls! Last time, Madison and Kaylie took us beneath the waves at Dolphin Cove. Now, the Children’s Own Watch & Win Animal Kingdom adventure continues — but this time, we’re staying…