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Dancehall artiste Jamal held by police
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Dancehall artiste Jamal held by police

Dancehall artiste Jamal, whose real name is Tyvel Dixon, was taken into police custody on Friday in relation to alleged involvement in gang activity.

It is understood that Dixon was held by lawmen from the Specialised Operations division after he performed at a nightclub in St Andrew.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Four schools will be seeking to extend perfect records when the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition continues on Monday, weather...
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Eleven other men of Corporate Area and St James addresses were reportedly also detained in connection with the investigation

It is alleged that Dixon is the leader of the Dunce gang in Barrett Town, St James.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Councillor for the Barbican Division, Joy Cottrell, is urging the National Water Commission (NWC) to properly repair a damaged pip...
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