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4-y-o girl fatally shot in Manchester attack identified

Man allegedly chops fiancé to death in Clarendon

Farmer charged with pulling gun on man during 2025 dispute

St Catherine farmer found with head wound dies hours later

NHT to pay an additional 10,000 contribution refunds by February 9

Lawrence Tavern primary students encouraged to 'Dream Big'

19-y-o charged for break-in at Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town establishment

Man charged for 2024 murder of ‘Bringle’ in Admiral Town

Silvera said he did not confess to provocation-linked shooting of wife to protect their children - DPP

Police seeking ‘Popeye’ for Red Hills, St Andrew gun murder

Fisherman killed in alleged police confrontation in Thompson Pen

May Pen police lock-up detainee dies after falling ill

Jolyan Silvera’s guilty plea accepted in wife’s death

Allow students to wear jackets and give them warm beverages, MOE tells schools amid cold front

Jamaican deportee who re-entered US illegally sentenced to 22 months

Jamaican man deported from US gets prison time for illegal re-entry

Two arrested after police seize fake US and gun in Trelawny

Corporate Area retailers report chicken shortage

Majority of Montego Bay businesses back in operation post-Hurricane Melissa

Percy Junor Hospital gets US$30,000 in supplies

Musician among two men charged following gun seizure during Maxfield Avenue traffic stop

Former inmate credits rehabilitation programme for second chance

13-y-o boy in Australia swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Government Senator proposes Security Forces Day

Silvera to know Thursday whether court will accept manslaughter plea in wife’s death

Supa Dee remembered as sound clash champion

Jamaica told to brace for more chilly weather

Minor arrested for security threats at Portland high schools

Jamaica Fire Brigade responded to fewer motor vehicle crashes in 2025

Agencies partnering to train first-time offenders in job skills

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Naked fear - Public nudity incidents leave many women uneasy
February 09, 2026

Witter rallies communities against ‘two-foot puss’
February 09, 2026

Children of farm workers to benefit from scholarship programme
February 09, 2026

‘Bun’ caah done! - Why some Jamaican men are choosing side man role
February 06, 2026

Small tattoo, big meaning - Body art marks day woman reclaimed her life
February 06, 2026

A weeping Jolyan Silvera at his wife’s funeral.

‘Love always protects’ - Jolyan Silvera’s words at funeral for wife he killed
February 06, 2026

Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr (second left), shows the symbolic cheque from the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) at the scholarship grant ceremony. Joining him are (from left) Dione Jennings, permanent secretary in the ministry; Benjamin Murray, communications adviser at OFVGA; and labour ministry officials Justine Bailey, public relations manager, Andrea Miller Stennett, director of employment services, and Donovan Williams, state minister.

Jamaican farm workers get high marks
February 06, 2026

Silvera said he did not confess to provocation-linked shooting of wife to protect their children - DPP
February 06, 2026

The man is to go to court.

Man charged for 2024 murder of ‘Bringle’ in Admiral Town
February 06, 2026

His court date is being finalised.

19-y-o charged for break-in at Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town establishment
February 06, 2026

Students are attired in outfits depicting their future careers at the Lawrence Tavern Primary School's Career Day, held on the school grounds in St. Andrew on Thursday, February 5.

Lawrence Tavern primary students encouraged to 'Dream Big'
February 06, 2026

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NHT to pay an additional 10,000 contribution refunds by February 9
February 06, 2026

Students of Penlyne Castle Primary School are suitably dressed for the weather.

Education ministry issues jacket advisory
February 06, 2026

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