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19 Dec, 2025
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NWA says works to fix Spanish Town Road near Sandy Gully Bridge facing further delays
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that reinstatement works planned for the section of Spanish Town Road near the Sandy Gully Bridge in St Andrew this week has been delayed. The NWA says…
19 Dec, 2025
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Update|Haitians picked up at house in Ewarton remanded
The eight Haitians who were held by the police at a dwelling in Browns Town district in Ewarton, St Catherine and later charged with overstaying were remanded when they appeared in court today. The…
19 Dec, 2025
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Alleged gunmen fatally shot by police during confrontation in Central Village
Two alleged gunmen were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with police in an area known as Zambia in Central Village, St Catherine on Friday afternoon. According to the police, about 3:05…
19 Dec, 2025
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Home repair grants to be given in January – PM
The Government is to commence the distribution of home repair grants in January, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. He made the disclosure during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High…
19 Dec, 2025
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US gov't sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the US Virgin Islands. The US government sued the US territory, its police department and Police…
19 Dec, 2025
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Excelsior win 2025 Manning Cup, St Catherine High crowned Walker Cup champions
Excelsior High are the 2025 ISSA/WATA Manning Cup champions after defeating Jamaica College (JC) 2-0 in an intense thriller at the National Stadium earlier today. Excelsior’s ever-reliable marksman…
19 Dec, 2025
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Singapore to punish scammers with up to 24 strokes of the cane from December 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s government said Friday that scammers will face mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes from Dec. 30, under changes to criminal law to deter surging fraud cases. …
19 Dec, 2025
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Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The streets of Bolivia’s largest cities, La Paz and Santa Cruz, were brought to a standstill on Friday as public transportation workers went on strike against a 100% fuel price…
18 Dec, 2025
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‘worst of the worst’
Eighty-four Jamaicans are among hundreds of “criminal aliens”, described by United States (US) authorities as the “worst of the worst”, who were arrested across several American states last weekend as…