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14 Nov, 2025
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Rising water in Content, Manchester, could take weeks to recede, WRA indicates
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has indicated it is still unable to say when rising groundwater in Content, Manchester, will start receding, but is “hoping” that it will soon start to balance out…
14 Nov, 2025
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School community at Bridgeport primary mourns murder of teacher and her daughter at their home
The gruesome murder of 29-year-old Bridgeport Primary School teacher Tara Pinnock and her 14-year-old daughter, Talia Wright, has sent shockwaves throughout the school community, leaving students and…
14 Nov, 2025
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Gov’t exploring GIS geo-tagging to boost Hurricane Melissa response
The Government is exploring the use of geographic information system (GIS) geo-tagging technology to enhance its ongoing response to Hurricane Melissa. The solution was discussed during a stakeholder…
14 Nov, 2025
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UWI announces new dates for graduations postponed due to Melissa
The University of the West Indies, Mona has announced new dates for its graduation ceremonies which were postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. The ceremonies, originally scheduled for October 30 to…
14 Nov, 2025
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Body of man found hanging from tree in Manchester
A man was found hanging from a tree in Spalding, Manchester on Friday, the police have confirmed. However, Superintendent Carey Duncan, commanding officer for the Manchester Police Division, said the…
14 Nov, 2025
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Jamaican man extradited to US for alleged lottery scamming to go on trial for wire and mail fraud
A Jamaican man who was extradited to Washington in the United States on allegations of defrauding an elderly American woman in a lottery scam has been ordered detained by a court pending trial on four…
14 Nov, 2025
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Operating hours at ports extended
The Port Authority of Jamaica is reporting that extended opening hours have been implemented across major port facilities as it deals with the rise in hurricane relief cargo, as well as the impending…
14 Nov, 2025
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One of three men named as persons of interest in murder of policemen surrenders
The police are reporting that one of the three men listed as persons of interest in connection with the murder of two policemen along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew on Thursday has turned himself in. …
14 Nov, 2025
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More closures for Liguanea Avenue amid road works
As the National Works Agency (NWA) continues the rehabilitation of Liguanea Avenue in St Andrew, another section of the roadway will be temporarily closed for two weeks, starting on Monday, November…