MORE SELLERS THAN BUYERS - Recession hits Linstead Market
The pulse of the financial temperature in Linstead and its environs can usually be measured by the activities that take place in its famous market. This was confirmed when The Star visited the rural town recently.
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Alleged robber shot dead
An alleged robber was shot and killed and a policeman injured in an incident which took place at an old racetrack in Succaba Gardens in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on Saturday night.
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Hearse driver gets bail extension
Devon Powell, the 37-year-old hearse driver who is the operator of the Humble Rest Funeral Parlour at Nain in St Elizabeth and who is facing a manslaughter charge, had his $600,000 bail extended when he appeared ...
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Time-out facility for September school year
The much-talked about time-out facility will be in operation at the beginning of the next school year in September, according to Alphansus Davis, senior adviser to the minister of education, Andrew Holness.
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Taxi operator shot dead by unknown assailant
A 42-year-old taxi operator was shot dead and a woman shot and injured by an unknown assailant at North Parade, downtown Kingston, on Saturday.
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Ex-soldier killed
A 44-year-old ex-soldier was shot dead by unknown assailants at his home at Chovey Housing Scheme, Port Morant, St Thomas, yesterday. Dead is Oniel Thompson.
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