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02 Feb, 2026
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Portmore teacher charged after allegedly pulling gun on girlfriend
Police have charged a 44-year-old teacher after an alleged assault on his girlfriend at his home in Portmore, St Catherine. Investigators allege that they subsequently seized a gun and ammunition at…
02 Feb, 2026
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Leadership shake-up at C-TOC takes effect today
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr Anthony McLaughlin and Superintendent Victor Barrett have been reassigned from the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (C-TOC) in a leadership shake-up…
02 Feb, 2026
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Jamaica marks World Wetlands Day with mangrove clean-up in St Elizabeth
Several government agencies joined community members on Monday in a mangrove forest clean-up in Parottee, St Elizabeth, as part of efforts to remove hurricane-related debris and commemorate World…
02 Feb, 2026
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NWC working to restore water to remaining 30,000 customers from Melissa - Samuda
The National Water Commission (NWC) is working to ensure that the 30,000 customers who remain without water following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa are provided with access to the…
02 Feb, 2026
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Boy in custody over security incidents at high schools in Portland
A boy has been taken into police custody in Portland in connection with the security incidents that disrupted classes at two high schools in the parish. He was picked up today. Commanding officer for…
02 Feb, 2026
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Emails show Jeffrey Epstein corresponded with scientist about genetic research on elite Jamaican sprinters
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein corresponded with evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers about genetic research on elite Jamaican sprinters, according to emails released by the United States…
02 Feb, 2026
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Over 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests impacted by Hurricane Melissa
More than 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests across five parishes were impacted by Hurricane Melissa, resulting in the urgent need for restoration and resilience-building efforts. This was disclosed…
02 Feb, 2026
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Man wanted for murder captured in St Mary
The St Mary police on Monday captured a man who was wanted for murder. He has been identified as 32-year-old Kerrin Bailey, an office administrator of Liguanea, St Andrew, and a resident of Sport…
01 Feb, 2026
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Billion-Dollar Collapse
WESTERN BUREAU: Three months after Hurricane Melissa struck western Jamaica, large sections of the community cable network remain dark, leaving operators to confront an estimated $1.4 billion in…