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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
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
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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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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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WATCH: Family ‘appreciative of INDECOM’ after cop charged in Ribbiz chef’s killing
March 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The sister of Ribbiz UltraLounge chef Jermaine Richards, who was shot dead just outside his workplace in January, has expressed he...
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Policeman charged with murder in shooting death of Ribbiz chef
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Policeman charged with murder in shooting death of Ribbiz chef
March 11, 2025
A police corporal has been charged with murder among other offences in the shooting death of Ribbiz UltraLounge employee Jermaine Richards in January....
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Jurors empaneled as trial of cops in Mario Deane case set to start Tuesday
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Jurors empaneled as trial of cops in Mario Deane case set to start Tuesday
March 3, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Following more than 10 years of waiting, the trial of three cops charged in connection with the 2014 beating death of 31-year-...
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Policemen remanded in custody for triple fatal shooting on Windward Road
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Policemen remanded in custody for triple fatal shooting on Windward Road
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The policemen who were arrested and charged in connection with a triple fatal shooting incident on Windward Road in November last y...
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35 people killed by cops since the start of the year
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35 people killed by cops since the start of the year
February 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has commenced investigations into the fatal double shooting of two brothers o...
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Indecom launches investigation into police shooting of ‘Tea Pot’
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Indecom launches investigation into police shooting of ‘Tea Pot’
February 6, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is probing another police killing, this time in St Elizabeth. Dead is J...
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Indecom probes three police fatal shootings in St Mary and St Catherine
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Indecom probes three police fatal shootings in St Mary and St Catherine
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) has launched investigations into three separate fatal shooting incidents by...
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Man fatally shot in Oracabessa operation, guns recovered — police
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Man fatally shot in Oracabessa operation, guns recovered — police
January 30, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — An unemployed man was shot and killed in Oracabessa, St Mary after he allegedly fired at officers who were conducting an operation ...
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22 killed by security forces since start of 2025 — Indecom
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22 killed by security forces since start of 2025 — Indecom
January 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is reporting that 22 people have been fatally shot by security forces since...
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12 killed by security forces in 16 days — Indecom
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12 killed by security forces in 16 days — Indecom
January 16, 2025
The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is reporting that 12 people have been fatally shot by security forces so far this year. This is...
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Indecom probes fatal off-duty police shooting of woman at Clarendon hotel
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Indecom probes fatal off-duty police shooting of woman at Clarendon hotel
January 13, 2025
The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) says it is investigating a shooting incident involving an off-duty policeman that left a woman ...
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Manchester police chief defends response to domestic dispute incident
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Manchester police chief defends response to domestic dispute incident
January 7, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— The leadership of the Manchester police has defended the response of personnel in a domestic dispute incident in Mandeville on Mo...
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WATCH: Family cries foul after Lakes Pen fatal shooting
January 3, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The close relatives of a man who was fatally shot during a confrontation with police officers in Lakes Pen, St Catherine on Th...
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Woman reportedly shot dead by police at Old Shoe Market
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Woman reportedly shot dead by police at Old Shoe Market
December 25, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A woman was reportedly fatally shot by police inside the Old Shoe Market in Montego Bay on Wednesday morning. The woman has not ye...
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Indecom investigating triple fatal shooting in St James
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Indecom investigating triple fatal shooting in St James
December 24, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is investigating the circumstances of a triple fatal shooting by police in ...
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JCF, Indecom probe cop’s alleged involvement in beating at Rebel’s party
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JCF, Indecom probe cop’s alleged involvement in beating at Rebel’s party
December 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Police High Command launched an investigation into an online video showing a beating during entertainer Rebel’s birthday party...
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Two cops in east Kingston triple killing retain Champagnie, get new court date
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Two cops in east Kingston triple killing retain Champagnie, get new court date
November 19, 2024
The case of two policemen charged with murder among other offences in the fatal shooting of three men in east Kingston last week was postponed to Dece...
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Two cops charged with murder in east Kingston triple killing
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Two cops charged with murder in east Kingston triple killing
November 17, 2024
Two policemen have been charged with murder among other offences in the fatal shooting of three men in east Kingston last Sunday. Corporal Mark Roye a...
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Cops involved in fatal shooting of 3 men in east Kingston detained
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Cops involved in fatal shooting of 3 men in east Kingston detained
November 14, 2024
The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has instructed that two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of three men in east K...
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WATCH: Cops refusing to activate body cameras in deadly operations, says INDECOM
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WATCH: Cops refusing to activate body cameras in deadly operations, says INDECOM
November 1, 2024
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has again raised concerns over the number of people being shot and killed by the security force...
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INDECOM probing fatal police shooting in Trelawny
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INDECOM probing fatal police shooting in Trelawny
October 23, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Investigators from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) are probing the fatal shooting of a man during an alleged...
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INDECOM appeals for witness in Hanover fatal police shooting
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INDECOM appeals for witness in Hanover fatal police shooting
October 17, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica – The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is appealing for witnesses in an alleged fatal police shooting in Hanover to...
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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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