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22 Oct, 2025
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Man reportedly shot by police in St Catherine succumbs to injuries
A man who was shot and injured after he allegedly engaged the police in an armed confrontation in Caymanas Bay, St Catherine, has died in hospital. He is Rushawn Gayle, otherwise called…
22 Oct, 2025
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Police identify three men killed in alleged St Catherine shootout
The police in St Catherine have identified the three men who were reportedly shot and killed during a fierce gun battle with police in Linstead, St Catherine, Monday night. They are 24-year-old…
22 Oct, 2025
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Tropical Storm Melissa moving very slowly
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Tropical Storm Melissa is moving very slowly across the Caribbean Sea south of Hispaniola and tropical storm conditions pose a possible threat to Jamaica…
22 Oct, 2025
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Three IC directors to be sworn in this morning
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen is expected to swear in three directors of the Integrity Commission (IC) this morning. Gleaner sources have confirmed that Craig Beresford, the former director of…
22 Oct, 2025
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Millions stolen from Beryllium vehicle still missing
Millions of dollars that were stolen from a Beryllium armoured vehicle have still not been found nearly a week after cops arrested the security guard accused of stealing the cash, the police have…
22 Oct, 2025
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Chance slow-moving Melissa could make landfall on Jamaica - Met Office
There is a chance that Tropical Storm Melissa, which is slowly moving across the Caribbean, could make landfall in Jamaica, though that is not expected to happen, the Meteorological Service has…
22 Oct, 2025
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Increase in number of urban districts across the island
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting an increase in the number of urban districts across the island. According to the 2022 Population and Housing Census, 61 per cent of the…
22 Oct, 2025
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‘You need mental health therapy’ - Tufton faces backlash over comment to journalist
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is facing criticisms over a response from his X account to journalist Zahra Burton stating, “You need mental health therapy! I hope you seek it!”…
22 Oct, 2025
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Man shot by police in St Andrew succumbs to injuries
A 20-year-old man who was shot and injured during an alleged confrontation with the police yesterday in Top Maryland district, St Andrew, has succumbed to his injuries. He is Shamar Fletcher. …