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Government supporters display posters of Nicolás Maduro, right, and Hugo Chávez in downtown Caracas, Venezuela.
January 3, 2026

Venezuela’s vice president demands US free Maduro and calls him country’s rightful leader

Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday that Nicolás Maduro remains the leader of the country and called for the United States to free him. In a televised address to the nation…
Volunteers install a container house for mother of six, Ashella Baker, in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth recently.
January 3, 2026

More families receive container houses through hurricane relief mission

Four additional families in hurricane-impacted parishes have received container houses through the Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission spearheaded by Custos of Clarendon, Edith Chin. Two of the units…
His court date is being finalised.
January 3, 2026

38-y-o St Catherine man charged for alleged sexual assault of 6-y-o

A St Catherine man has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting the six-year-old daughter of his partner while bathing her. The 38-year-old vendor is charged with sexual assault and sexual…
His court date is being finalised.
January 3, 2026

Drunk man charged for allegedly assaulting cop at police station in Manchester

A Manchester man accused of attacking a policeman while intoxicated at a police station has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He is 42-year-old Trevor Johnson, a resident of…
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January 3, 2026

PM calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal

Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and personal responsibility. Holness made the call during a meeting…
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January 3, 2026

Man flees cops in Portmore, leaving bag containing 93 rounds of ammunition - Police

The police in Portmore, St Catherine on Friday seized 93 assorted rounds of ammunition along Dyke Road. Reports from the Portmore police are that about 5:30 a.m., a team on patrol observed a man…
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January 3, 2026

Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US forces

A plane carrying deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has arrived in New York following his capture by US forces, an AP source says At around 5:25 p.m., a person in custody was escorted out of…
Lynton Weir, president of the Jamaica Association of Principals and Vice-Principals.
January 2, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Insurance plea

WESTERN BUREAU: School administrators are urging the Government to introduce special insurance coverage for schools and their most valuable assets to better protect the education sector from future…
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck.
January 2, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Chuck: Gov’t to move soon on close-in-age sex law

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government will move quickly to have Parliament decide whether consensual sexual activity between minors close in age should remain a criminal offence as such…