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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Domestic helper charged with unlawful wounding
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Domestic helper charged with unlawful wounding
August 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A domestic helper has been charged with unlawful wounding following an incident in the Battersea district in Porus, Manchester on ...
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Father of three remanded in fellow dancer’s murder
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Father of three remanded in fellow dancer’s murder
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A dancer accused of fatally stabbing his fellow group member during a post-rehearsal altercation has been remanded in custody foll...
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Woman accused of wounding neighbour to go on trial after rejecting mediation
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Woman accused of wounding neighbour to go on trial after rejecting mediation
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman who is accused of wounding her neighbour during a disagreement over their children was given a trial date when she appeare...
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Two St Catherine men facing robbery and gun-related charges
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Two St Catherine men facing robbery and gun-related charges
August 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Two St Catherine men have been charged with robbery with aggravation (2 counts), shooting with intent and unlawful wounding followi...
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Farmer charged for imitation firearm granted $400,000 bail
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Farmer charged for imitation firearm granted $400,000 bail
August 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A 31-year-old farmer from Lawrence Town who was arrested and charged with possession of an imitation firearm, was granted $400,000 ...
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‘Hell’ facing wounding charge
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‘Hell’ facing wounding charge
August 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –Thirty-one year-old Demario Williams otherwise called ‘Hell’ has been charged with wounding with intent following an incident in hi...
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Recording artiste charged with robbery with aggravation
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Recording artiste charged with robbery with aggravation
August 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A recording artiste from St Catherine has been charged with robbery and weapon-related offences following an incident on Newlands ...
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Pregnant woman among five Haitians charged for illegal entry in Manchester
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Pregnant woman among five Haitians charged for illegal entry in Manchester
August 5, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The police are reporting that five Haitians, including a pregnant woman, who were arrested in Spring Ground, Christiana, Manches...
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Marketing consultant charged in $8.9 million fraudulent conversion case
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Marketing consultant charged in $8.9 million fraudulent conversion case
August 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — A 59-year-old marketing consultant has been charged in an $8.9 million fraud case. Michelle Burrell of Fairway Avenue, Kingston 5...
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Cabbie charged in connection with alleged car theft in Portmore
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Cabbie charged in connection with alleged car theft in Portmore
August 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A 35-year-old taxi operator from St Andrew has been charged in connection with an alleged Portmore car theft. Charged with lar...
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Trelawny man charged with murder
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Trelawny man charged with murder
July 31, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A Trelawny man has been charged with murder following an incident in the Falmouth Gardens community in May. He is 37-year-old Kema...
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Taxi operator slapped with larceny charges
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Taxi operator slapped with larceny charges
July 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A taxi operator of Burnside Hill, Red Hills, St Andrew,  is facing larceny-related changes following an incident on Burke Road, Sp...
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Supervisor charged with embezzling over $1.3 million from business
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Supervisor charged with embezzling over $1.3 million from business
July 28, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 28-year-old supervisor has been charged with embezzlement after allegedly failing to deposit over $1.3 million collected for...
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Kingston man slapped with multiple robbery charges
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Kingston man slapped with multiple robbery charges
July 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has been charged with robbery with aggravation and possession of a prohibited weapon in relation to two incidents, according...
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Constable Walters is the 40th cop to be charged over 19 months — Indecom
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Constable Walters is the 40th cop to be charged over 19 months — Indecom
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is reporting that Constable Patrick Walters, who was recently charged with ...
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Security guard charged with possession of prohibited weapon
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Security guard charged with possession of prohibited weapon
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A security guard of Carlos Road in Kingston 11 has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon following an incident at the...
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‘Genocide’ slapped with several charges after allegedly shooting at teen
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‘Genocide’ slapped with several charges after allegedly shooting at teen
July 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 35-year-old landscaper accused of shooting at a teenager who confronted him about an incident in the Majesty Garden community la...
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Export officer accused of transferring over US$2,500 to personal PayPal account
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Export officer accused of transferring over US$2,500 to personal PayPal account
July 19, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — An export officer, who is accused of transferring over US$2,500 from a business establishment in Portmore, St Catherine to her...
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Policemen charged in relation to 2024 shooting incident following Indecom investigation
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Policemen charged in relation to 2024 shooting incident following Indecom investigation
July 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force appeared  before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday, in relation to...
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St James chef faces robbery charge
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St James chef faces robbery charge
July 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica— A St James chef has been charged with robbery with aggravation following an incident on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in the parish on Tues...
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Two women charged after mummified remains discovered in Westmoreland
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Two women charged after mummified remains discovered in Westmoreland
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several charges have been laid against two Westmoreland women following the discovery of the body of 69-year-old woman in a mummif...
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Two men charged for receiving stolen property
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Two men charged for receiving stolen property
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two men have been charged with receiving stolen property and conspiracy to receiving stolen property following an incident in Mike...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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