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The company is before the court on breaches of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Psych test ordered for man accused of killing 80-y-o mother
Jamaica's Jonathan Russell (centre) appeals after his goal against Trinidad and Tobago was disallowed during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Thursday. The Jamaica Football Federation is calling for the 12th man to lift the team in tomorrow's World Cup Qualifying football match against Curaçao at the National Stadium. The Reggae Boyz must win to secure automatic qualification to next year's World Cup.
Reggae Boyz must beat New Caledonia and DR Congo to reach World Cup
In October, the KSAMC said it was prepared to make public the name of advertising companies that owe the municipality millions for billboard advertisements across the municipality.
KSAMC Cracks Down on Illegal Billboards, explores regularisation
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Truck driver beaten and robbed in St Catherine
The Junction Traffic Department is conducting a probe into the matter. - File photo.
Good Samaritan tricked and robbed of motorcycle, cops say
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Cops probing fatal shooting in Treasure Beach
This Jan. 10, 2023, photo provided by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance shows a Pacific pocket mouse named Sir Patrick Stewart. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, Stewart received a Guinness World Records title for longevity for being the oldest living mouse in human care at the ripe age of 9 years and 209 days. (Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via AP)
Jamaica sees spike in leptospirosis cases and deaths
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Customs announces temporary waiver for medical and personal care imports
Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House.
100 shelters remain active housing 1,107 displaced persons after Hurricane Melissa
14-y-o charged with stealing $100,000 from Greater Portmore home
The Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse is leading the probe.
Woman allegedly fires gun at partner during heated dispute
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Farmer dies in motorcycle collision in St Elizabeth
Abigail Malcolm
PNP councillor-caretaker to assist family of pregnant 18-y-o killed in Hurricane Melissa
Police probing shooting along Oxford Road
Police probing shooting and failed robbery along Oxford Road
The accused had been charged with indecent assault, grievous sexual assault, and rape.
Sixteen Haitians ordered to leave Jamaica for overstaying visit
Pastor Julian Bol
Pastor killed in collision with trailer house while heading to son’s wedding
Mother among duo charged with sexual molestation of 14-y-o
No arrests have been made in connection with the seizure, the Jamaica Constabulary Force said in a post on social media site X. 
Uzi among firearms seized in Kingston
The accused had been charged with indecent assault, grievous sexual assault, and rape.
Court fines man who slapped 91-y-o in front of police
Fake cops tricking car sellers in new scam
No damage or injuries have been reported in connection with the quake.
Minor quake rattles St Elizabeth
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 6, 2025.
Jamaica on track to record lowest murder rate in nearly 40 years
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang.
Deputy Prime Minister recuperating after elective procedure
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Portmore police investigate fatal shooting in Newlands
Ocho Rios High takes in visiting students but halts transfers
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Gov't exploring use of idle port containers for Hurricane Melissa housing relief
Police search for taxi operator accused of assaulting schoolgirl
Cops charge son following discovery of mother’s decomposing body
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr Wayne Henry, provides data on the prevalence of poverty, during the PIOJ's hybrid quarterly media briefing on Tuesday (November 25).
Poverty at record low of 7.8 per cent
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'Boo' killed in early morning gun attack in Spanish Town

Daraine Luton - STAR Editor

Daraine Luton - STAR Editor

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Very soon we will have everything in place, and when everything is in place, you will see me reach for this bell – Prime Minister Andrew Holness, leader of the Jamaica Labour Party. Labourites on election watch
November 25, 2019

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