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INDECOM probes fatal police shooting of two men in Mandeville

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of two unidentified men during a police operation in Mandeville, Manchester, on Monday. Reports are…
From left: Debbie Ottey-Golding, public health nurse; Claude Gregory, tailor and community volunteer; Carlton Knight, civic leader and Justice of the Peace; Hopeton Henry, journalist and community advocate; Ethel Brown, civic leader, Justice of the Peace a
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Eight Clarendonians honoured for contribution to public service

Eight Clarendonians were recognised for their contributions to public health, journalism, education, humanitarian service and community development at the annual National Heroes' Day Salute…
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More than $1 billion worth of cocaine seized in 48 hours

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine in a series of counter-narcotics operations over 48 hours, including two major interceptions at the Kingston…
Good News International Church Pastor Paul Mackenzie
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Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult that left more than 400 followers dead convicted of 191 murders

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to more than 400 deaths was convicted on Monday of murdering 190 children and one adult in one of the country's most significant…
Dean Jones
19 Oct, 2026 0

Dean Jones | The house that pays you back

Jamaica spent generations building bigger houses. Now it is time to build smarter ones. For decades, the Jamaican dream was measured in concrete, steel and square footage. The bigger the house, the…
Barcelona's Raphinha (centre) in action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Barcelona in Seville, Spain, on Saturday.
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PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over France's violent unrest

PARIS (AP) – The showpiece Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will go ahead as planned on Tuesday in the French capital city, the French Interior minister confirmed,…
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen
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Governor General implores Jamaicans to honour ancestors by leaving a lasting legacy

Jamaicans are being urged to honour the ancestors not only by preserving the foundation they laid but by building a lasting legacy for future generations. The call was made by Governor-General Sir…
Director of the Pan American Health Organization, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.
19 Oct, 2026 0

PAHO calls for stronger regional role in global health reforms

BERLIN, (CMC): The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for greater involvement of countries and regional institutions in reshaping the global health system amid tightening financial…
Constable Devoney Rose.
19 Oct, 2026 0

‘They are heroes’ - PM, Opposition salute slain cops; Holness vows continued pressure on criminal networks

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pledged full state support to intensify police operations targeting high-risk criminals and their networks, following the death of two lawmen he has hailed as…