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11 Sep, 2026
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6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organised criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the…
11 Sep, 2026
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Island Traffic Authority warns against fake Road Code tests, learner’s permits
The Island Traffic Authority is warning the public about reports of individuals allegedly administering unauthorised Road Code tests and issuing learner’s permits. According to the authority, the…
11 Sep, 2026
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Crawford renews call for student-hosting programme amid ongoing hurricane reconstruction
Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford has renewed calls for a student-hosting programme that would temporarily relocate children from Hurricane Melissa-damaged schools to host families and…
11 Sep, 2026
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British High Commissioner welcomes new Privy Council visa process for litigants
British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Alicia Herbert, is among those welcoming the decision by the Privy Council to waive fees for litigants and legal teams appearing before the UK-based court. The…
11 Sep, 2026
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Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment
NEW YORK (AP) — Venezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on United States drug trafficking charges. Cilia Flores, the wife of ex-Venezuelan…
11 Sep, 2026
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Former employee at Corporate Area roofing company charged with embezzlement
A Portmore, St Catherine man who was employed at a Corporate Area roofing company has been charged with embezzlement after allegedly defrauding another man. He is 42-year-old project manager David…
11 Sep, 2026
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Farmers and buyers urged to work together to disrupt market for stolen produce and livestock
Farmers, buyers, transport operators, consumers and communities are being urged by Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklyn Witter, to work together to disrupt…
11 Sep, 2026
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Crawford wants parliamentary debate on school mergers
Opposition Spokesman on Education and Early Childhood Damion Crawford is calling for a parliamentary debate on the Government’s plans to merge and close some schools, arguing that the changes must not…
11 Sep, 2026
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US marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of US might and prosperity. …