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02 Jan, 2026
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assuming a more dominant role in human trafficking. She noted that while…
02 Jan, 2026
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Update | Woman rescued at beach in Hellshire dies, policeman and teen still missing
The woman who was rescued at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine, following an incident in which a policeman and a teenage boy are suspected to have drowned, has succumbed to her injuries. …
02 Jan, 2026
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Man charged after machete attack over water in Westmoreland
The police in Westmoreland have charged a man in connection with a machete attack during an argument over water while residents were collecting the commodity from a water tank in Bethel Town. …
02 Jan, 2026
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JFB appeals to parents to discourage children from making prank calls
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo…
02 Jan, 2026
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PM says more strategies to be pursued to cut down murders, hails 2025 reduction
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government will continue to pursue strategies to further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate, as he hailed another year of decline. Holness said Jamaica recorded…
02 Jan, 2026
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Heavy rains cause flooding in St Mary
Several homes and businesses in sections of St Mary have been flooded as heavy rains continue to pound the parish. The downpour started last Thursday. Affected residents have complained of damage and…
02 Jan, 2026
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JTA president promises swift action as clerical staff restive over outstanding payments
President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, is seeking to assure that outstanding issues affecting clerical staff at the union are now receiving urgent attention, following…
02 Jan, 2026
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Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement…
02 Jan, 2026
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PNP calls for independent probe into shooting that left 4-y-o dead in St James
Opposition Spokesperson on National Security Fitz Jackson is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a four-year-old died after being shot during an alleged…