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05 Nov, 2026
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Pathways trial nears verdict
The prosecution and defence in the Pathways International murder trial are expected to make their closing arguments today, bringing the case against murder accused Andre Ruddock closer to a verdict.…
05 Nov, 2026
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Recent rains expand Melissa misery
Western Bureau: Recent rains in Hanover have brought further misery to residents whose roofs remain unrepaired more than a year after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, prompting renewed calls for…
05 Nov, 2026
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Diaspora leaders hail Democratic victory
Jamaican Diaspora leaders and candidates of Jamaican heritage have welcomed the outcome of Tuesday’s mid-term elections, which saw the Democratic Party winning back control of the United States…
05 Nov, 2026
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Reconstruction evidence under fire in cops’ murder trial
Defence attorneys have challenged the reliability of crime scene reconstruction evidence presented by an overseas-based expert in the trial of five policemen accused of murdering three men in St…
05 Nov, 2026
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Renewed push for OSH Bill - Government targets fiscal-year deadline for tabling long-delayed legislation
After years of delays, attention has returned to the much-anticipated Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill, with renewed efforts to advance the legislation towards passage. The issue came into…
04 Nov, 2026
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MERCY PLEA - PS appeals for lenience for RADA staff as auditor general stands firm on $64.7m fertiliser surcharge
Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Dermon Spence on Tuesday appealed for leniency for two employees facing a $64-million surcharge over 11,121 bags of fertiliser donated by Morocco to…
04 Nov, 2026
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Opposition erupts as Green moves to shut down Cuba vote censure debate
In a move that appeared to catch the parliamentary Opposition off guard, Leader of Government Business Floyd Green last evening called for a critical debate on an Opposition motion to censure the…
04 Nov, 2026
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School chairmen urge protection of church, trust interests in board reform
The Jamaica Association of Chairmen for Secondary Institutions (JACSI) has backed a Ministry of Education initiative to strengthen governance in schools, while calling for consideration to be given to…
04 Nov, 2026
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Mayne wins partial court approval in IC fight
A lawsuit filed by junior finance minister Zavia Mayne challenging an investigation report by the Integrity Commission (IC) into his statutory declarations can go ahead but without two senior IC…