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Workmen from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) remove a derelict vehicle in Norwood, St James, during a clean-up operation on October 29.
30 Oct, 2026 0

NSWMA undertakes major clean-up exercise in Norwood, St James

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) deployed four crane trucks to Norwood, St James on Thursday to remove derelict vehicles and bulky waste as part of a clean-up initiative aimed at…
30 Oct, 2026 0

ID card allegedly left behind after Manchester house break-in, 19-y-o charged

The police in Manchester have charged a 19-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a house, stealing items and leaving behind his identification card. He is Alando Young, of Jones Lane district in…
Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Zuleika Jess.
30 Oct, 2026 0

'Unacceptable'...Opposition against tying Hurricane Melissa relief assistance to NIDS registration

The Opposition is objecting to a move by the Government to require persons affected by Hurricane Melissa to register for the National Identification System (NIDS) in order to access benefits and…
Barbara Gayle.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Man in Barbara Gayle murder case further remanded until February 2027

The man accused of killing veteran journalist Barbara Gayle nearly two years ago has been further remanded until February 17, 2027, for a plea and case management hearing. The defendant, Travis…
The funeral of Brian St. Juste was held at the Sts Peter and Paul Church in St Andrew on October 29, 2026.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Legacy of Brian St. Juste celebrated at funeral service

Tears flowed freely, but there was laughter too, as world-renowned saxophonist Dean Fraser belted out Ave Maria through the Sts Peter and Paul Church in St Andrew at the funeral of renowned filmmaker…
30 Oct, 2026 0

Long-awaited Ranko Gang trial set for April 2027

The long-awaited trial of the eight people accused of being members of the Clarendon-based Ranko Gang, which prosecutors allege was led by a police constable, has been set for April 5 next year. The…
Floyd Green, leader of government business in the House of Representatives.
30 Oct, 2026 0

Green defends handling of Cuba motion in Parliament

Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives Floyd Green has rejected claims by Opposition counterpart Phillip Paulwell that the Opposition was deceived in the handling of the motion…
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Commerce Ministry receives 2,000 applications for small business restoration grant

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has received approximately 2,000 completed applications for its $500-million Small Business Restoration Grant, aimed at helping micro and small…
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30 Oct, 2026 0

Associations representing lawyers oppose 20-year minimum gun sentence proposal, want judicial discretion

Two associations representing lawyers have come out against a recommendation by the National Security Council to increase the mandatory minimum sentence for illegal gun possession from 15 to 20 years…