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Major leak on Half-Way Tree Road affecting water supply to some NWC customers

Some customers of the National Water Commission (NWC) are currently experiencing a disruption in supply due to a major leak on Half-Way Tree Road.   The NWC says its plumbing team is actively working to complete the...

Woman killed in downtown Kingston crash

A woman is dead after being hit by a motor car which collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Charles and East streets in downtown Kingston, a short while ago. Two other persons were reportedly rushed to hospital. The vehicles that...
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Woman killed in downtown Kingston crash

A woman is dead after being hit by a motor car which collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Charles and East streets in downtown Kingston, a short while ago. Two other persons were reportedly rushed to hospital. The vehicles that...

Attorneys outraged by court's demand for bail bond to be paid in cash

An order by a parish court judge yesterday that an accused man must pay his $700,000 bail bond in cash has sparked outrage in legal circles. Some lawyers have viewed the order as outrageous, a breach of the man's constitutional rights and ...
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Attorneys outraged by court's demand for bail bond to be paid in cash

An order by a parish court judge yesterday that an accused man must pay his $700,000 bail bond in cash has sparked outrage in legal circles. Some lawyers have viewed the order as outrageous, a breach of the man's constitutional rights and ...

Two men arrested following gun seizure in Bog Walk

Two men were taken into police custody on Thursday following the seizure of two illegal guns in Bog Walk, St Catherine. About 6:30 a.m. a joint security operation was carried out in Swamp Lane in Bog Walk. During the search of a dwelling in the...
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Two men arrested following gun seizure in Bog Walk

Two men were taken into police custody on Thursday following the seizure of two illegal guns in Bog Walk, St Catherine. About 6:30 a.m. a joint security operation was carried out in Swamp Lane in Bog Walk. During the search of a dwelling in the...

Opposition Leader's mother Lady Patricia Golding has died

Lady Patricia Golding, the mother of Opposition Leader Mark Golding, has died. She reportedly died on Thursday night at age 92. «Walk Good Mum. You will forever live on in our hearts and in our memories. We miss and love you,» Mark...
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Opposition Leader's mother Lady Patricia Golding has died

Lady Patricia Golding, the mother of Opposition Leader Mark Golding, has died. She reportedly died on Thursday night at age 92. «Walk Good Mum. You will forever live on in our hearts and in our memories. We miss and love you,» Mark...

First-ever infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers opened

THE FIRST-ever infant nursery established for incarcerated expectant mothers was formally opened at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston on Tuesday. The facility, built at a cost of more than $13 million, comprises three rooms...
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First-ever infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers opened

THE FIRST-ever infant nursery established for incarcerated expectant mothers was formally opened at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston on Tuesday. The facility, built at a cost of more than $13 million, comprises three rooms...

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gets another national honour

CALL HIM ‘Mr Tourism’, call him ‘Mr Popularity’, call him ‘Mr Innovator’. But he was born Edmund Bartlett, who evolved into “a transformative leader who is recognised globally for his wide-ranging expertise and accomplishments in both tourism an
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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett gets another national honour

CALL HIM ‘Mr Tourism’, call him ‘Mr Popularity’, call him ‘Mr Innovator’. But he was born Edmund Bartlett, who evolved into “a transformative leader who is recognised globally for his wide-ranging expertise and accomplishments in both tourism and...

Education minister emphasises significance of civics in schools

The Government is placing a lot of emphasis on civics education to tackle behavioural issues among students, says Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams. Addressing the ceremonial reopening of schools in Manchester, on September 24, at...
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Education minister emphasises significance of civics in schools

The Government is placing a lot of emphasis on civics education to tackle behavioural issues among students, says Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams. Addressing the ceremonial reopening of schools in Manchester, on September 24, at...

Great Jamaican stories to highlight Heritage Month

JAMAICA’S HISTORY and heritage are replete with stories – folktales, Anansi stories, duppy/paranormal stories, sorcery, tragedies, legal and family dramas, political scandals, stories of persecution and bigotry, ‘bangarangs’ and brouhahas....
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Great Jamaican stories to highlight Heritage Month

JAMAICA’S HISTORY and heritage are replete with stories – folktales, Anansi stories, duppy/paranormal stories, sorcery, tragedies, legal and family dramas, political scandals, stories of persecution and bigotry, ‘bangarangs’ and brouhahas....

Sherwood Content’s Hortense Levy still dancing at 100

Western Bureau: Sherwood Content, in Trelawny, the home district of track icon Usain Bolt, has churned out another newsmaker, the sprightly Hortense Levy, who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23, and is full of life and quite active....
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Sherwood Content’s Hortense Levy still dancing at 100

Western Bureau: Sherwood Content, in Trelawny, the home district of track icon Usain Bolt, has churned out another newsmaker, the sprightly Hortense Levy, who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23, and is full of life and quite active....

University student accused of kidnapping, torturing girlfriend pleads guilty

Matthew Hyde, the former university student who held his girlfriend captive in a dorm room and tortured her over a year ago, has pleaded guilty to assault charges and was remanded for sentencing on October 25 in the Home Circuit Court. Hyde, 21, on...
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University student accused of kidnapping, torturing girlfriend pleads guilty

Matthew Hyde, the former university student who held his girlfriend captive in a dorm room and tortured her over a year ago, has pleaded guilty to assault charges and was remanded for sentencing on October 25 in the Home Circuit Court. Hyde, 21, on...

NHT urges homeowners to prioritise insurance coverage

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is urging all homeowners to prioritise insurance coverage to safeguard against natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs,...
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NHT urges homeowners to prioritise insurance coverage

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is urging all homeowners to prioritise insurance coverage to safeguard against natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs,...

Landslide blocking roadway in Bog Walk Gorge

The National Works Agency is advising that the road through the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine is now impassable due to a landslide near Kent Village. It says it has sought the assistance of the Jamaica Public Service...
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Landslide blocking roadway in Bog Walk Gorge

The National Works Agency is advising that the road through the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine is now impassable due to a landslide near Kent Village. It says it has sought the assistance of the Jamaica Public Service...

Seniors encouraged to embrace technology to guard against scammers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging senior citizens to become more technologically savvy, in order to be less vulnerable to scammers. The minister was addressing the graduation ceremony of the National...
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Seniors encouraged to embrace technology to guard against scammers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging senior citizens to become more technologically savvy, in order to be less vulnerable to scammers. The minister was addressing the graduation ceremony of the National...

US sanctions former Haitian politician, gang leader in connection with ‘serious’ human rights abuse

WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on former member of Haiti's Parliament, Prophane Victor, “for his role in forming, supporting, and arming gangs that have committed serious human rights abuse in...
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US sanctions former Haitian politician, gang leader in connection with ‘serious’ human rights abuse

WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on former member of Haiti's Parliament, Prophane Victor, “for his role in forming, supporting, and arming gangs that have committed serious human rights abuse in...

Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida's Gulf Coast

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall on Florida's northwest coast tonight, forecasters said, warning that the enormous storm could create a «nightmare» surge...
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Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida's Gulf Coast

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall on Florida's northwest coast tonight, forecasters said, warning that the enormous storm could create a «nightmare» surge...

Feds charge New York mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed to stay in office today after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of letting Turkish officials and business people buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions...
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Feds charge New York mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed to stay in office today after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of letting Turkish officials and business people buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions...

Teenager shot and killed in Grant's Pen

The Constant Spring police are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager in Grants Pen, St Andrew, last night. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Malike Brown, an unemployed resident of Shortwood Lane, Kingston 8. About 8:30 p.m.,...
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Teenager shot and killed in Grant's Pen

The Constant Spring police are investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager in Grants Pen, St Andrew, last night. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Malike Brown, an unemployed resident of Shortwood Lane, Kingston 8. About 8:30 p.m.,...

New committal hearing date set for mother accused of throwing baby off roof

The anticipated committal hearing for Shamoya Green, the woman accused of throwing her baby daughter off a rooftop to her death last December, has been rescheduled to September 30 in the St James Parish Court. Presiding parish judge Natiesha...
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New committal hearing date set for mother accused of throwing baby off roof

The anticipated committal hearing for Shamoya Green, the woman accused of throwing her baby daughter off a rooftop to her death last December, has been rescheduled to September 30 in the St James Parish Court. Presiding parish judge Natiesha...

Police probe suspected drowning at Breezy Castle

The East Kingston police have launched an investigation into a suspected drowning at Breezy Castle, Kingston. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Michael Alvaranga, also known as 'John Crow,' an unemployed resident of 18 Fleet...
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Police probe suspected drowning at Breezy Castle

The East Kingston police have launched an investigation into a suspected drowning at Breezy Castle, Kingston. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Michael Alvaranga, also known as 'John Crow,' an unemployed resident of 18 Fleet...

Democrats try to censure Republican Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media post

House Democrats attempted Wednesday to quickly censure a Republican congressman who slandered Haitian immigrants in a post he made on social media, but GOP leadership stamped out the effort. Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana described...
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Democrats try to censure Republican Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media post

House Democrats attempted Wednesday to quickly censure a Republican congressman who slandered Haitian immigrants in a post he made on social media, but GOP leadership stamped out the effort. Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana described...

'Beachy Stout' sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder

Portland Businessman Everton 'Beachy Stout' McDonald and Oscar Barnes, the man who murdered McDonald's wife, were both sentenced to life in prison and will each have to serve 28 years and 11 months before being eligible for parole. The...
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'Beachy Stout' sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder

Portland Businessman Everton 'Beachy Stout' McDonald and Oscar Barnes, the man who murdered McDonald's wife, were both sentenced to life in prison and will each have to serve 28 years and 11 months before being eligible for parole. The...

Jamaicans and Caymanians held in joint maritime operation

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Two Jamaicans and two Caymanian men suspected of being involved in a drug smuggling operation were charged when they appeared in court in the Cayman Islands earlier this week.  The charges follow a...
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Jamaicans and Caymanians held in joint maritime operation

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Two Jamaicans and two Caymanian men suspected of being involved in a drug smuggling operation were charged when they appeared in court in the Cayman Islands earlier this week.  The charges follow a...

NWC accused of creating traffic hazard in Hanover

WESTERN BUREAU: David Pryce, regional manager for the National Water Commission in Hanover, says the company will be undertaking corrective measures to address the concerns of residents of Pond Piece in Hopewell, Hanover, who are distressed about...
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NWC accused of creating traffic hazard in Hanover

WESTERN BUREAU: David Pryce, regional manager for the National Water Commission in Hanover, says the company will be undertaking corrective measures to address the concerns of residents of Pond Piece in Hopewell, Hanover, who are distressed about...

J’can team heads to Greece to compete in World Robotics Olympics

The nine-member school team representing Jamaica at this year’s Robotics Olympics was set to arrive in Greece yesterday for the start of the competition today. The team comprises five students, two coaches, one additional student and one additional...
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J’can team heads to Greece to compete in World Robotics Olympics

The nine-member school team representing Jamaica at this year’s Robotics Olympics was set to arrive in Greece yesterday for the start of the competition today. The team comprises five students, two coaches, one additional student and one additional...

Excelsior Community College kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations

Excelsior Community College (ECC) commenced its 50th anniversary celebrations with a special Thanksgiving Church Service on Sunday, September 22, at the Vineyard Town Methodist Church. On Monday, the college officially launched its year-long...
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Excelsior Community College kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations

Excelsior Community College (ECC) commenced its 50th anniversary celebrations with a special Thanksgiving Church Service on Sunday, September 22, at the Vineyard Town Methodist Church. On Monday, the college officially launched its year-long...

MoBay vendor in ‘urine scandal’ makes first court appearance

WESTERN BUREAU: Denese Adams, the vendor who was caught in a viral video urinating into a container and then pouring it into a bottle at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St James, made her first appearance in the St James Parish Court...
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MoBay vendor in ‘urine scandal’ makes first court appearance

WESTERN BUREAU: Denese Adams, the vendor who was caught in a viral video urinating into a container and then pouring it into a bottle at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St James, made her first appearance in the St James Parish Court...

WRHA signs diagnostic services deal with Omega

WESTERN BUREAU: Residents in proximity to the Falmouth Hospital and surrounding communities in Trelawny will now have access to diagnostic services thanks to an arrangement that was recently signed between Omega Medical Services and the Western...
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WRHA signs diagnostic services deal with Omega

WESTERN BUREAU: Residents in proximity to the Falmouth Hospital and surrounding communities in Trelawny will now have access to diagnostic services thanks to an arrangement that was recently signed between Omega Medical Services and the Western...

JUTC to resume transportation of CMU students to campus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to the campus. Making the announcement at yesterday's sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy,...
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JUTC to resume transportation of CMU students to campus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to the campus. Making the announcement at yesterday's sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy,...

MoBay vendor involved in urination incident enters not-guilty plea

Denese Adams, the vendor who was caught in a viral video urinating into a container and then pouring it into a bottle at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, has pleaded not guilty to breaching the Public Health Food Handling Regulations...
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MoBay vendor involved in urination incident enters not-guilty plea

Denese Adams, the vendor who was caught in a viral video urinating into a container and then pouring it into a bottle at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, has pleaded not guilty to breaching the Public Health Food Handling Regulations...

First ever infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers opened

The first ever infant nursery established for incarcerated expectant mothers was formally opened at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St Andrew on Tuesday. The facility, built at a cost of more than $13 million, comprises three rooms...
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First ever infant nursery for incarcerated expectant mothers opened

The first ever infant nursery established for incarcerated expectant mothers was formally opened at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St Andrew on Tuesday. The facility, built at a cost of more than $13 million, comprises three rooms...

Over 630 hectares of crops replanted since Hurricane Beryl

Over 630 hectares or 1,557 acres of farmland have been replanted with seeds to replenish agricultural stock destroyed by Hurricane Beryl in July, Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has disclosed. The crops replanted include cabbage, tomato,...
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Over 630 hectares of crops replanted since Hurricane Beryl

Over 630 hectares or 1,557 acres of farmland have been replanted with seeds to replenish agricultural stock destroyed by Hurricane Beryl in July, Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has disclosed. The crops replanted include cabbage, tomato,...

Vere Technical High schoolgirl dies after being hit by bus

The school community at Vere Technical High in Clarendon is mourning the tragic loss of first-form student 11-year-old Marla Richards who succumbed to injuries after being struck by a bus in Kemps Hill district in the parish yesterday. Reports from...
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Vere Technical High schoolgirl dies after being hit by bus

The school community at Vere Technical High in Clarendon is mourning the tragic loss of first-form student 11-year-old Marla Richards who succumbed to injuries after being struck by a bus in Kemps Hill district in the parish yesterday. Reports from...

Caribbean Maritime University to establish campus in Suriname

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has announced a partnership to establish a campus in Suriname. This collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) and Suriname Foundation for Logistics Training (FLT) aims to bring world-class...
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Caribbean Maritime University to establish campus in Suriname

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has announced a partnership to establish a campus in Suriname. This collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) and Suriname Foundation for Logistics Training (FLT) aims to bring world-class...

Street football competition unites Rose, Parade Gardens residents

The community of Rose Gardens came alive on the weekend with the kick-off of a street football tournament. With support from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Project STAR, Member of Parliament for Kingston Central Donovan Williams and other local...
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Street football competition unites Rose, Parade Gardens residents

The community of Rose Gardens came alive on the weekend with the kick-off of a street football tournament. With support from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Project STAR, Member of Parliament for Kingston Central Donovan Williams and other local...

Hope Gardens workers end brief strike after union, ministry intervention

Disgruntled workers at the Hope Botanic Gardens in St Andrew returned to their posts following a brief industrial action on Tuesday morning after intervention from the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Workers Union, which represents the...
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Hope Gardens workers end brief strike after union, ministry intervention

Disgruntled workers at the Hope Botanic Gardens in St Andrew returned to their posts following a brief industrial action on Tuesday morning after intervention from the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Workers Union, which represents the...

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