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More than $1 billion worth of cocaine seized in 48 hours

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has seized more than $1 billion worth of cocaine in a series of counter-narcotics operations over 48 hours, including two major interceptions at the Kingston…
Constable Devoney Rose.
19 Oct, 2026 0

‘They are heroes’ - PM, Opposition salute slain cops; Holness vows continued pressure on criminal networks

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pledged full state support to intensify police operations targeting high-risk criminals and their networks, following the death of two lawmen he has hailed as…
From left: Debbie Ottey-Golding, public health nurse; Claude Gregory, tailor and community volunteer; Carlton Knight, civic leader and Justice of the Peace; Hopeton Henry, journalist and community advocate; Ethel Brown, civic leader, Justice of the Peace a
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Eight Clarendonians honoured for contribution to public service

Eight Clarendonians were recognised for their contributions to public health, journalism, education, humanitarian service and community development at the annual National Heroes' Day Salute…
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INDECOM probes fatal police shooting of two men in Mandeville

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of two unidentified men during a police operation in Mandeville, Manchester, on Monday. Reports are…
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St Thomas twins charged with burglary, assault and malicious destruction of property

Twin brothers have been charged with burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious destruction of property following an incident at Crystal City Prospect in St Thomas on Tuesday,…
Sargassum piling up on the South Haven beach in St Thomas.
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No access, no point - Wilmot fears beach development may dispossess public at South Haven

For Jamaica’s public beaches, development of restroom facilities, eateries and other amenities can allow for greater enjoyment of the beloved natural resource. But as communities grapple with the…
Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (left), recipient of the International Humanitarian Award, and Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, recipient of the International Achievement Award, pose for the camera at the Americ
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Ralph, Stewart celebrated for global achievements, commitment to Ja

MANHATTAN, New York: One conquered Hollywood and Broadway, becoming an Emmy Award-winning actress and humanitarian. The other helped transform a Jamaican hotel company into one of the Caribbean’s most…
Miss Kingston & St Andrew Danielle Cox waves the Jamaican flag with young moms from the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation at the launch ceremony for her project, The Refinery: Becoming, Not Broken, last Friday at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in K
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Miss KSA Festival Queen launches ‘The Refinery’ for teen moms

Miss Kingston and St Andrew (KSA) Festival Queen Danielle Cox has officially launched her parish project, aimed at addressing the lack of empowerment and access to resources for teenage mothers in her…
Michelle Tulloch-Neil, the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member for the US Northeast.
19 Oct, 2026 0

Diaspora Northeast Conference to be held in Philadelphia

The Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA will host its Second Annual Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA Conference on October 23 and 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will bring together diasporans,…