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Associations representing lawyers oppose 20-year minimum gun sentence proposal, want judicial discretion

Two associations representing lawyers have come out against a recommendation by the National Security Council to increase the mandatory minimum sentence for illegal gun possession from 15 to 20 years…
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Commerce Ministry receives 2,000 applications for small business restoration grant

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has received approximately 2,000 completed applications for its $500-million Small Business Restoration Grant, aimed at helping micro and small…
Floyd Green, leader of government business in the House of Representatives.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Green defends handling of Cuba motion in Parliament

Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives Floyd Green has rejected claims by Opposition counterpart Phillip Paulwell that the Opposition was deceived in the handling of the motion…
The Scotia Centre in downtown Kingston.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Scotia Group privatisation completed as Supreme Court sanctions scheme

The privatisation of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited has been completed following an order issued by the Supreme Court sanctioning a Scheme of Arrangement involving the bank’s majority shareholder,…
30 Oct, 2026 0

Long-awaited Ranko Gang trial set for April 2027

The long-awaited trial of the eight people accused of being members of the Clarendon-based Ranko Gang, which prosecutors allege was led by a police constable, has been set for April 5 next year. The…
The funeral of Brian St. Juste was held at the Sts Peter and Paul Church in St Andrew on October 29, 2026.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Legacy of Brian St. Juste celebrated at funeral service

Tears flowed freely, but there was laughter too, as world-renowned saxophonist Dean Fraser belted out Ave Maria through the Sts Peter and Paul Church in St Andrew at the funeral of renowned filmmaker…
Barbara Gayle.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Man in Barbara Gayle murder case further remanded until February 2027

The man accused of killing veteran journalist Barbara Gayle nearly two years ago has been further remanded until February 17, 2027, for a plea and case management hearing. The defendant, Travis…
Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Zuleika Jess.
30 Oct, 2026 0

'Unacceptable'...Opposition against tying Hurricane Melissa relief assistance to NIDS registration

The Opposition is objecting to a move by the Government to require persons affected by Hurricane Melissa to register for the National Identification System (NIDS) in order to access benefits and…
FILE- This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike on Jan. 12, 2023. (TDOC via AP)
30 Oct, 2026 0

Christa Pike describes constant pain in first statement since her failed execution

Christa Pike said Friday she remains in constant pain, struggles to speak and has been largely isolated in a prison hospital after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee last month. In her first…