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07 Nov, 2026
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Houston police to limit cooperation with ICE as Democratic mayor takes over in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s newly-elected Mayor has directed the police to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities by signing an order on Friday which he said was the result of Democrats…
06 Nov, 2026
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Parents urged to denounce bullying in schools
WESTERN BUREAU: Education expert Dr Kasan Troupe is urging Jamaican parents to take a stronger stand against bullying in schools, stressing that schools must be safe spaces where children can learn,…
06 Nov, 2026
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McKenzie refuses to apologise for Parliament fracas
Kingston Western Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie has refused to apologise for his conduct during Tuesday's heated confrontation in Parliament, insisting that he did nothing wrong and did…
06 Nov, 2026
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New HIV prevention drug offers hope, but limited supply hampers access
A new HIV-prevention drug that offers nearly complete protection with just two injections a year is raising hopes of curbing the global epidemic, but limited supplies are restricting access in many…
06 Nov, 2026
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Paulwell accepts invitation to meet with House Speaker amid deepening parliamentary tensions
Leader of Opposition Business Phillip Paulwell has accepted an invitation to meet with House Speaker Juliet Holness and the Leader of Government Business Floyd Green on Monday, November 9, amid…
06 Nov, 2026
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CISOCA GAPS - Officers overstretched, undertrained and short of vehicles, oversight body
A key police oversight body has flagged serious infrastructure deficiencies, inadequate staffing numbers and training, and insufficient service vehicles at the Centre for Investigation of Sexual…
06 Nov, 2026
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Police Commissioner: More than 600 arrests for firearm-related offences
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has made more than 600 arrests for firearm-related offences, with suspects found carrying weapons in more than half of the…
06 Nov, 2026
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Pops YG granted $500,000 bail after nearly two weeks in custody
Popular social media blogger and entertainer Pops YG was granted bail on Friday after nearly two weeks in custody. It followed a bail application by his attorney Donnovan Collins in the Trelawny…
06 Nov, 2026
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Chang: Well-planned housing developments boost national security
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, says properly planned housing developments boost national security by creating safer communities. “Housing is as…