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15 Jan, 2026
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Portmore man charged after cocaine allegedly found under bed
The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine man in connection with the seizure of a quantity of cocaine that was allegedly found under his bed at his home. Charged with possession of cocaine and…
15 Jan, 2026
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Gov’t working with partners to deliver cash support to households impacted by Hurricane Melissa
As the Government transitions its post-disaster response to a cash-based assistance model, it will continue to collaborate with key international partners to provide support for citizens recovering…
15 Jan, 2026
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83-y-o US man convicted of killing Uber driver who he wrongly thought was scamming him
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A jury convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man of murder in the shooting of an Uber driver who he wrongly thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both. …
15 Jan, 2026
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Westmoreland woman charged with arson for Boxing Day house fire in Grange Hill
A Westmoreland resident has been charged for allegedly setting the Grange Hill home of a woman on fire on Boxing Day last year following an argument. Charged with arson is 25-year-old Kimberly…
15 Jan, 2026
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Man fatally shot by police during alleged shoot-out in Portmore
A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday. The police reported that about 6:00 a.m., a team went to Andrea Crescent in…
15 Jan, 2026
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Individuals, entities invited to adopt hurricane damaged homes across St James
The St James Municipal Corporation is embarking on an Adopt-a-House programme, which will invite individuals, corporate sponsors and civic partners to adopt, renovate and properly equip damaged homes…
15 Jan, 2026
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Leroy Fearon | What Jamaica’s recent tremors mean for earthquake preparedness
In recent weeks, Jamaicans across the island have felt the unmistakable reminder that we live on restless ground. The tremors were brief, and in most cases harmless, but they were enough to send…
15 Jan, 2026
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Janiel McEwan | Everyone is waiting
The problem is never hard to find. It announces itself every morning. In the road that has been patched and repatched until it resembles an apology rather than a solution. In the office where…
15 Jan, 2026
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Man shot dead in Amity Hall, St Catherine
Detectives attached to the Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch in St Catherine are investigating the identity of a man who was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday. Residents…