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Government reviewing framework for religious use of cannabis
The Government is intensifying consultations on Jamaica’s framework for the religious use of cannabis, commonly referred to in legislation as the sacramental cannabis framework.
Updated 11 hours ago
by Corey Robinson
Another victim of fire at Beryllium garage in May dies
Damion Walters, a 43-year-old employee of the Guardsman Group, has died from injuries sustained in the accidental fire that occurred on May 27, while mechanical work was being carried out at the…
Updated 12 hours ago
by Tanesha Mundle
Ninja Man and co-accused appeal hearing delayed again, to begin Wednesday
The long-awaited appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond 'Ninja Man' Ballentine and his two co-convicts suffered yet another delay and is now expected to start on Wednesday in the Court of…
Updated 12 hours ago
Attempt to save struggling swimmer leaves five dead in Ohio river
POWELL, Ohio (AP) – Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.
Updated 13 hours ago
US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – The United States envoy to the United Nations said Monday that the US government would soon move to stop violent gangs in Haiti from making money off social media posts.
Updated 14 hours ago
Portmore policeman reported missing, police probe launched
A Portmore, St Catherine policeman has been reported missing after he failed to return home from a visit to his girlfriend and did not report for duty at his job over the weekend.
Updated 14 hours ago
Nightly water lock-offs for some Corporate Area communities amid dry conditions
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented nightly water lock-offs for customers in Washington Gardens, Maverley and nearby areas in the Corporate Area amid ongoing dry conditions.
Updated 15 hours ago
Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes
The search for survivors continued in Guyana Monday after a ferry, believed to be overloaded, capsized over the weekend, with the government noting that at least 35 of the 67 people rescued were not…
Updated 16 hours ago
Jamaican woman in Bahamas pleads guilty to injuring ex-boyfriend during fight, fined US$500
A Jamaican woman in the Bahamas is to be handed over to the Department of Immigration after paying a court-ordered fine or completing a prison sentence after she pleaded guilty to injuring her…