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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
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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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
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
December 17 03:50 PM
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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‘350 years of rum excellence’
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‘350 years of rum excellence’
Worthy Park Visitors Centre draws over 10,000 people to Jamaica’s rum heritage
December 17 01:26 PM
The Worthy Park Visitors Centre continues to attract local and international visitors interested in Jamaica’s rum-making heritage, with more than 10,0...
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More guns seized as cops continue search for wanted men
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More guns seized as cops continue search for wanted men
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the second time in three days, police searching for persons of interest have found firearms instead of their intended targets....
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Westmoreland Circuit Court to discuss JCF lockup administration policy and procedures
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Westmoreland Circuit Court to discuss JCF lockup administration policy and procedures
May 7, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The defence and Crown lawyers for the Mario Deane case are to be in court an hour ahead of the scheduled start time on Wednesd...
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Police commissioner says police will not be deterred in crime fight
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Police commissioner says police will not be deterred in crime fight
May 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has sought to reassure members of the public that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will ...
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Superintendent Winston Milton retires after 40 years of service to JCF
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Superintendent Winston Milton retires after 40 years of service to JCF
April 29, 2025
RELAWNY, Jamaica— Commanding Officer of the Trelawny Police Division, Superintendent Winston Milton, is set to retire after more than 40 years of serv...
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Prisoner escapes police custody while being treated at hospital
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Prisoner escapes police custody while being treated at hospital
April 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A search is now underway for a prisoner who escaped custody on Tuesday, April 29, while being treated at a hospital in the Corporate...
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National Security Council to boost public order and citizen security
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National Security Council to boost public order and citizen security
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness has issued a directive to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to redouble its efforts to increase co...
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Cops find AK47 rifle hidden under zinc in Waterhouse
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Cops find AK47 rifle hidden under zinc in Waterhouse
April 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—An AK47 rifle was found hidden under a zinc sheet in an open lot on Dilpath Crescent in Waterhouse, St. Andrew, Sunday morning. The ...
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Three arrested following seizure of bulk rum in St Elizabeth
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Three arrested following seizure of bulk rum in St Elizabeth
April 25, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica– Three people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of several containers of bulk rum during a targeted operation in...
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17 listed as persons of interest in Kingston Western
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17 listed as persons of interest in Kingston Western
April 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Investigators in the Kingston Western Police Division have named 17 persons of interest who they believe may be able to assist the...
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UPDATE: Police sergeant electrocuted while trimming tree
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UPDATE: Police sergeant electrocuted while trimming tree
March 31, 2025
Police have identified a cop who was electrocuted in the Eltham Acres section of Spanish Town, St Catherine on Sunday evening. The deceased is Sergean...
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Three people arrested and charged in St Mary
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Three people arrested and charged in St Mary
March 17, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica —Three people were arrested and charged after they were allegedly found with lottery scamming paraphernalia, illegal weapons and uncu...
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Commissioner defends new police uniform
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Commissioner defends new police uniform
March 17, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has publicly responded to ongoing calls from the Custos of Westmoreland, Reverend Hartley P...
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Curfew extended in Kingston East
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Curfew extended in Kingston East
March 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The curfew that was imposed in sections of the Kingston Eastern Police Division has been extended. The curfew will remain in effec...
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JCF warns vehicles at Constant Spring police pound will be impounded or auctioned if not collected
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JCF warns vehicles at Constant Spring police pound will be impounded or auctioned if not collected
March 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising members of the public that all vehicles held at the Constant Spring Police Station...
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Holness lauds 25-year low in killings, cautions police and gangsters alike
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Holness lauds 25-year low in killings, cautions police and gangsters alike
March 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness is crediting February’s homicide numbers at 47, the lowest in 25 years, to the billions of dollars i...
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JCF gets 274 new vehicles
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JCF gets 274 new vehicles
February 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The policing capabilities of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been bolstered with the acquisition of 274 new vehicles. Th...
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JCF mourns death of Cop who was involved in St Ann crash
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JCF mourns death of Cop who was involved in St Ann crash
February 15, 2025
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force based in St Ann are in mourning following the untimely death of their colleague. The deceased officer, Detec...
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JCF probes viral videos of naked TikToker allegedly taken during police operation
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JCF probes viral videos of naked TikToker allegedly taken during police operation
February 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is investigating photos and videos circulating on social media showing a popular TikT...
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Bunting says policing strategies, not SOEs responsible for reduction in murders
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Bunting says policing strategies, not SOEs responsible for reduction in murders
January 25, 2025
Opposition spokesman on citizen security and productivity, Senator Peter Bunting says the reduction in murders in 2024 as reported by the Jamaica Cons...
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Significant transformation in JCF – Chang
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Significant transformation in JCF – Chang
January 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- There has been a significant transformation within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), enabling the law-enforcement entity to be ...
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Five arrested in 1,800-pound ganja bust
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Five arrested in 1,800-pound ganja bust
December 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Five men were arrested following a drug bust at South Bowden Wharf in Port Morant, St Thomas, on Thursday. The Jamaica Constabular...
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Pedestrian fatally struck by JCF motorcycle in Trelawny
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Pedestrian fatally struck by JCF motorcycle in Trelawny
December 22, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – A female construction worker tragically lost her life after reportedly being struck by a motorcycle driven by a member of the Traf...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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