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06 Nov, 2026
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Labour Ministry dismisses circulating ROOFS beneficiary list as false
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has dismissed as false and misleading information circulating online purporting to show beneficiary records under its Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family…
06 Nov, 2026
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Oil spill in Fern Gully
The National Works Agency (NWA) is alerting the public that there is now an oil spill in Fern Gully, St Ann, making the roadway very dangerous to traverse. Road users are being asked to avoid the…
06 Nov, 2026
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JLP scales down annual conference, to host delegates-only session in MoBay
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is to host a scaled-down annual conference, foregoing a large public session in favour of a private, delegates-only conference to be held in Montego Bay, St…
06 Nov, 2026
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Judge urges jury to focus on evidence during deliberations in Pathways Ministries murder trial
Justice Leighton Pusey began his summation this morning in the murder trial of Andre Ruddock by urging jurors to put aside emotions, prejudice and public opinion, telling them that their…
06 Nov, 2026
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Former police corporal granted $1 million bail in 2022 Gregory Park fatal shooting
A former police corporal who was arrested in September upon returning to Jamaica in connection with a fatal shooting in Gregory Park, St Catherine four years ago was today granted $1 million bail. …
06 Nov, 2026
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Fitz-Henley rejects suggestion that both sides were equally responsible for fracas in Parliament
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has rejected suggestions that both sides were equally responsible for Tuesday's confrontation in Parliament, insisting that the conduct of Opposition members…
06 Nov, 2026
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UCJ appoints Professor Colin Gyles as executive director
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) has announced the appointment of Professor Colin Gyles as its new Executive Director, effective November 2. Professor Gyles brings extensive experience in…
06 Nov, 2026
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Man allegedly sets house ablaze with woman and her 11-y-o daughter inside in St Catherine
The Linstead police in St Catherine are probing a case of attempted murder and arson after a man on Thursday night allegedly locked a woman with whom he reportedly has a relationship and her…
06 Nov, 2026
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Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank collapse
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the…