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02 Oct, 2025
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Over 1,500 pounds of ganja seized in St Thomas, truck driver arrested
A truck driver was arrested on Wednesday night after his vehicle was intercepted and found with a large quantity of ganja in Morant Bay, St Thomas. This is the latest in a series of recent ganja…
02 Oct, 2025
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Chuck remembers parish judge Ruth Lawrence for dedication to justice
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has remembered Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence as a distinguished member of the Bench whose service has left an indelible mark on…
02 Oct, 2025
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US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain United States embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from football fans wanting to…
02 Oct, 2025
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Man killed after car crashes into concrete column in St Catherine
The St Catherine North Traffic Department is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man following a crash along the Spanish Town Bypass on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as…
02 Oct, 2025
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Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains
Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, particularly during instances of flooding. This advisory comes from the…
02 Oct, 2025
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Burial industry leaders encouraged to pursue CVQ level three certification
Managers and supervisors in the burial industry are being encouraged to acquire the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level Three Certification in Interment Operations. Developed and…
02 Oct, 2025
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St Mary man accused of knife-point robbery
The St Mary police have charged 21-year-old Javaine Jones of Brown’s Street in Baileys Vale, St Mary with robbery with aggravation following an incident on Stennett Street, Port Maria in the parish on…
02 Oct, 2025
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JTC celebrates World Teachers’ Day on October 5
The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) will join the global education community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2025 on Sunday, October 5 under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative…
02 Oct, 2025
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Veteran district constable to receive Badge of Honour
After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), District Constable Jean Smith-Braham is be recognised with one of Jamaica’s distinguished awards. Her long…