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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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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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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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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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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Mary
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Mary
July 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of the Enfield community in Annotto Bay, St Mary, has been extended for another 48...
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of Richmond, St Mary
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of Richmond, St Mary
July 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –  The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Richmond, St Mary has been extended. The curfew  resumed at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 14,...
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Over 1,000 pounds of ganja seized in St Mary
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Over 1,000 pounds of ganja seized in St Mary
July 14, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Authorities seized over 1,000 pounds of compressed ganja during a major drug bust in Rio Nuevo, St Mary on Saturday. According to t...
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Higgler found fatally shot in bed
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Higgler found fatally shot in bed
July 9, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 55-year-old higgler was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning. Elvis Moore, otherwise called 'Speng' or 'Supa', a resident of T...
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UPDATE: Cop’s relatives killed at candlelight vigil for slain girlfriend
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UPDATE: Cop’s relatives killed at candlelight vigil for slain girlfriend
July 4, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — The man and woman who were reportedly shot and killed at a candlelight vigil in St Mary that was being held for 21-year-old D’Johnn...
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Two killed at candlelight vigil for slain girlfriend of cop
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Two killed at candlelight vigil for slain girlfriend of cop
July 4, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A man and woman were reportedly shot and killed at a candlelight vigil that was being held for 21-year-old D’Johnnay Graham, suspec...
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JCF, Indecom probing attempted murder-suicide in St Mary
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JCF, Indecom probing attempted murder-suicide in St Mary
June 26, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica-The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it is investigating an alleged shooting of a woman by her police constable spouse on Wednes...
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Woman dead, cop injured in apparent attempted murder-suicide
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Woman dead, cop injured in apparent attempted murder-suicide
June 26, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica – A policeman is in hospital after allegedly fatally shooting his spouse before turning his gun on himself at their Richmond, St Mary...
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Deportee arrested on arrival for alleged sexual offence
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Deportee arrested on arrival for alleged sexual offence
June 13, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A man who was wanted for having sex with a person under the age of 16 was arrested and charged upon arrival following his deportati...
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Motorcyclist fatally shot by police at St Mary spot check, firearm recovered
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Motorcyclist fatally shot by police at St Mary spot check, firearm recovered
June 3, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A motorcyclist was reportedly shot and killed by the police in St Mary Monday night during a routine spot check in the Jacks River ...
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Several injured after passenger bus overturns in Junction, St Mary
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Several injured after passenger bus overturns in Junction, St Mary
June 1, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica – Several people were injured when a passenger bus overturned along the Junction main road in St Mary on Saturday. It is reported tha...
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Nephew charged for uncle’s Labour Day murder in St Mary
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Nephew charged for uncle’s Labour Day murder in St Mary
May 29, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — The nephew of a popular mechanic in Gayle, St Mary was charged on Wednesday for the brutal stabbing death of his uncle on Labour da...
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Six arrested in St Mary police operation
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Six arrested in St Mary police operation
May 15, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Six people were arrested during an early morning police operation in the communities of Albion Mountain, Bailey’s Vale, Oxford, Tri...
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Classes to resume Tuesday at Horace Clarke High after alleged burglary over weekend
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Classes to resume Tuesday at Horace Clarke High after alleged burglary over weekend
May 12, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — Classes at the Horace Clarke High School in Islington, St Mary were suspended on Monday after the school was burglarised over the w...
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Wanted St Mary man caught in Portland
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Wanted St Mary man caught in Portland
May 10, 2025
PORT MARIA, St Mary — A construction worker of a St Mary address who was on the run for shooting with intent, was caught by the police in Snow Hill, P...
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Curfew imposed in sections of St Mary to continue
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Curfew imposed in sections of St Mary to continue
May 9, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A curfew that has been in effect in sections of St Mary has been extended. The curfew began at 6:00 pm, Friday and will remain in e...
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Brother of St Mary’s most wanted arrested for alleged lottery scamming
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Brother of St Mary’s most wanted arrested for alleged lottery scamming
May 8, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — The brother of a man who is said to be St Mary’s most wanted was arrested on Wednesday during a police operation in Annotto Bay and...
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Police investigating murder of St Mary construction worker
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Police investigating murder of St Mary construction worker
May 3, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica — A 45-year-old construction worker and farmer of a Highgate address was shot and killed in Stewart Town, St Mary last night. Dead is...
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St Mary man arrested for cannabis-laced items
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St Mary man arrested for cannabis-laced items
April 30, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica - A 46- year-old St Mary man was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after a police operation reportedly found several items l...
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Curfew extended in sections of St Mary
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Curfew extended in sections of St Mary
April 25, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of Retreat, Bailey’s Vale and Boscobel in St Mary has been extended. The curfew will re...
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Bringing services closer to the people: Charles Jr visits St Mary satellite office
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Bringing services closer to the people: Charles Jr visits St Mary satellite office
April 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) Pearnel Charles Jr,  along with a team from his ministry, on Wednesday toured the ML...
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Medics in mourning
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Nigerian doctor dies in St Mary crash; three Ghanaians injured
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
April 22, 2025
Counselling is expected to continue this week for staff at Annotto Bay Hospital in St Mary who were left grief-stricken Monday on learning that 36-yea...
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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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