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15 Oct, 2026
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Pathways cop denies gun threat
A detective constable yesterday denied suggestions that he had pointed his service pistol at murder accused Andre Ruddock and threatened to kill him over a false name allegedly given by the accused.…
15 Oct, 2026
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OEC to clear outstanding PEP payments by Friday
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has pledged to pay all outstanding claims from invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile (PEP)…
15 Oct, 2026
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Portmore pushes for control of proposed parish lands
The Portmore Municipal Council is calling for the Government to hand it immediate administrative responsibility for the area earmarked to become Jamaica’s newest parish under the Counties and Parishes…
15 Oct, 2026
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From Somerton to surgical excellence
Growing up in rural St James, Camelia Lawrence dreamed of becoming a doctor after witnessing her grandfather suffer from epilepsy and struggle to access appropriate treatment in Jamaica. She vowed to…
14 Oct, 2026
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TCN CAUTION - Gov’t urged to weigh legal liabilities as 22 deported foreigners arrive under US deal
The arrival of 22 Latin American and European migrants at Norman Manley International Airport under the controversial third county nationals agreement (TCN) has triggered a warning from one political…
14 Oct, 2026
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Panton urges new KCs to help end Jamaica’s reliance on Privy Council
Former president of the Court of Appeal Justice (Ret’d) Seymour Panton has challenged Jamaica’s newly appointed King’s Counsel to use their influence to advance the country’s long-running effort to…
14 Oct, 2026
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Three called to Inner Bar as Chief Justice urges leadership, service
Three members of Jamaica’s legal profession – Deputy Solicitor General Lisa White, Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson and veteran attorney Oswest Senior-Smith – have been called to the…
14 Oct, 2026
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JHTA fears winter season gridlock as MoBay roadworks lag
WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is warning that worsening traffic congestion in Montego Bay threatens to disrupt the winter tourist season as major roadworks remain…
14 Oct, 2026
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Video shows Ruddock taking responsibility for Pathways killing
Murder accused Andre Ruddock had expressed regret in a video-recorded caution statement to police, admitting he was guilty of killing fellow church member Taneka Gardner and that it was something he…