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25 Dec, 2025
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JCF mourning death of policewoman
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are mourning the death of one of their colleagues who has passed away. The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Corporal Avarene Morris, who was…
25 Dec, 2025
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Man killed, several injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Mary
A man was killed and several others injured in a crash along the Oracabessa main road in St Mary early Christmas morning. The deceased has been identified by the police as 58-year-old Devon Anthony…
25 Dec, 2025
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Turkey detains dozens of IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations
ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks…
24 Dec, 2025
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GRAND MARKET RESET
While the centuries-old Christmas tradition of Grand Market has evolved over time, this year’s observance may offer a return to the true spirit of the Yuletide season, argues cultural architect and…
24 Dec, 2025
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Package delays the worst yet, say couriers
At least two local courier companies are appealing for patience from customers as they work to clear delayed package deliveries during the busy holiday season. Antoinette Tucker, operations manager at…
24 Dec, 2025
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Alleged killer nabbed after 14 years on the run
WESTERN BUREAU: Fourteen years after he was accused of a double murder and the wounding of another woman in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth, 41-year-old Andre Daniels has been taken into custody.…
24 Dec, 2025
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Black River’s Christmas tree lighting signals resilience, hope and the determination to rebuild
WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon says that, despite being scaled down, Monday night’s Christmas Tree-lighting Ceremony in the St Elizabeth capital symbolised resilience, determination…
24 Dec, 2025
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Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen
The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how…
24 Dec, 2025
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J’can pastor accused of killing wife in Canada remanded
Jamaican pastor Alton Farquharson was remanded when he appeared before the London, Ontario court in Canada on Tuesday for a scheduled bail hearing related to a second-degree murder charge. The…