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A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of four communities in Clarendon amid concerns about possible retaliatory attacks following Monday’s fatal shooting of 73-year-old Rainford Bailey in Scotts Pass.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Clarendon police impose 48-hour curfew in four communities amid fears of retaliatory attacks

The Clarendon police have imposed a 48-hour curfew in sections of four communities amid concerns about possible retaliatory attacks following Monday’s fatal shooting of a 73-year-old man in Scotts…
Minister of Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - File photo
04 Nov, 2026 0

Morris Dixon defends transfer of Darlene Morrison, cites PM's constitutional authority

Minister of Information Dr Dana Morris Dixon says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness exercised his constitutional authority when he transferred former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison from the…
04 Nov, 2026 0

Teacher accused of indecent assault found not guilty

A teacher in St James has been acquitted of a criminal charge related to allegations that he inappropriately touched a female student. Courtney Tomlinson was found not guilty of indecent assault on…
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04 Nov, 2026 0

Second flight carrying third-country national expected this week

The second flight carrying one third-country national (TCN) is expected to arrive in Jamaica this week, Minister of Information Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has disclosed. Morris Dixon also stated…
National Land Agency on Hanover and Charles streets, Kington.
04 Nov, 2026 0

NLA implements measures to tackle delays caused by system outage

The National Land Agency (NLA) says it is addressing a system outage and has implemented measures to tackle the backlog of matters that have piled up because of the disruption. The major outage…
04 Nov, 2026 0

Man fatally shot by licensed firearm holder during dispute at bar in St Elizabeth

The Junction police in St Elizabeth are investigating the fatal shooting of a man by a licensed firearm holder during an incident at a bar last night. The deceased has been identified as McKoy Rowe,…
04 Nov, 2026 0

Police probing robbery at MoBay entertainment company of late musician Jackie Jackson

As the family of late Jamaican musician Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson was making preparations to bury their patriarch, thieves broke into his Montego Bay entertainment company and stole valuable stage…
Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds gestures during a campaign event, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Hialeah, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
04 Nov, 2026 0

Republican Byron Donalds elected Florida’s first black governor

Republican Representative Byron Donalds was elected Florida’s first black governor on Tuesday, defeating Democrat David Jolly in an unexpectedly competitive race that tested the GOP’s grip on…
Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Phillips regrets conduct in Parliament, alleges MP McKenzie made offensive remark about his deceased mother

Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western Mikael Phillips has expressed regret over his conduct during an incident in Parliament on Tuesday, but says he reacted angrily after Government MP…