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Robert Nesta Morgan, deputy leader of government business in the House of Representatives.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Morgan condemns Opposition MPs over Parliament fracas

Deputy Leader of Government Business Robert Nesta Morgan has condemned members of the Opposition for their conduct in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, following a heated confrontation…
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor for the Brown's Town Division, Kim Brown Lawrence,
04 Nov, 2026 0

JLP councillor Kim Brown Lawrence to leave representational politics, denies resignation

Embattled Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor for the Brown's Town Division, Kim Brown Lawrence, has announced that she will not seek re-election at the next local government polls, signalling…
The headquarters of the People’s National Party (PNP) in St Andrew.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Opposition criticises gov’t over handling of Cuba vote censure debate

The Opposition has accused the Government of manipulating parliamentary procedures to stifle debate on a censure motion over Jamaica’s abstention from a United Nations resolution condemning the United…
04 Nov, 2026 0

St Mary couple charged over cocaine seizure

A common-law couple was arrested and charged on Tuesday after a quantity of cocaine was allegedly discovered at their premises in Huddersfield, St Mary. They are John Edwards and Sonia Burgess, both…
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04 Nov, 2026 0

Man fatally shot by police in St Catherine

A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in the community of Clayton Heights in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Tuesday. He has been identified as Kevin Maitland, otherwise…
A commuter uses an umbrella for protection from heavy rainfall affecting Morant Bay, St Thomas on Tuesday, November 3.
04 Nov, 2026 0

Morant Bay mayor urges caution amid adverse weather affecting Jamaica

Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin, is urging residents of St Thomas to exercise heightened caution and remain vigilant amid the adverse weather conditions affecting Jamaica this week. The…
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…
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…
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,…