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02 Oct, 2026
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UDC warns against charging entry fees at Little Dunn’s River amid public access arising from court order
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is warning persons against charging members of the public a fee to enter Little Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The reminder comes as the UDC says it has…
02 Oct, 2026
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Green: Fix maritime links to move Caribbean food
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green is calling for urgent action to improve maritime links across the Caribbean, warning that weak regional connections could undermine efforts to…
02 Oct, 2026
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Shopkeeper killed in gun attack in St Ann
Police investigators in St Ann are probing the shooting death of a man at his shop in Mansfield Heights. He has been identified as 42-year-old Rohanda Grant. Reports are that about 10:40 p.m. on…
02 Oct, 2026
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No adverse events reported at health facilities amid industrial action by doctors – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says there were no adverse events at the island’s health centres and hospitals today arising from the industrial action by doctors. The ministry said this…
02 Oct, 2026
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GraceKennedy recalls select batches of Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch over product quality issue
GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is reporting that it has voluntarily recalled specific batches of its Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch one-litre drink distributed in Jamaica and other select Caribbean…
02 Oct, 2026
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Man gets 18-year sentence for sexual assault of 6-y-o, 8-y-o girls
A man sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting his two young female relatives, aged six and eight, in Manchester more than seven years ago, is to serve nearly the full…
02 Oct, 2026
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KSAMC moves early to tackle Christmas traffic, parking and vending challenges
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has kicked off its annual stakeholders’ meeting earlier than in previous years as preparations intensify for the busy Christmas season. The…
02 Oct, 2026
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Ganja and offensive weapons seized by police in St Andrew operation, three arrested
The police are reporting that three people were taken in custody following the seizure of approximately $500,000 worth of marijuana and an assortment of offensive weapons during a major operation in…
01 Oct, 2026
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COVENANT CLASH
Residents of a quiet Kingston 6 community are threatening court action to block Porter Centre for Knowledge from launching school operations on Tucker Avenue, citing traffic concerns, fears of…