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02 Nov, 2026
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Ruddock testifies he saw Kevin Smith slash Taneka Gardner’s throat
Andre Ruddock testified on Monday that he saw deceased church leader Kevin Smith hold Taneka Gardner by the head and slash her throat at Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries on…
02 Nov, 2026
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Pops YG charged with having sex with person under 16
Entertainer and popular social media blogger Pops YG has been charged with having sex with a person under the age of 16. His attorney, Donnovan Collins, confirmed the charge to The Gleaner on Monday…
02 Nov, 2026
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Police: Ocho Rios crash cars reportedly had dealer plates
The St Ann police have received reports that the two Mercedes-Benz motor cars that were “racing” in Ocho Rios, St Ann, before a weekend crash that resulted in the deaths of four teenagers were fitted…
02 Nov, 2026
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Judge gives police until 6:00 pm today to charge or release Pops YG
A judge has given the police until 6:00 pm Monday to either lay a charge against entertainer and popular social media blogger Pops YG or release him. The order was made by Senior Parish Court Judge…
02 Nov, 2026
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Holness establishes dedicated Ministry of Mining and Geology, assigns Floyd Green to oversee
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has established a dedicated Ministry of Mining and Geology, with its own Permanent Secretary, and assigned Minister Floyd Green to oversee the new portfolio. The move…
02 Nov, 2026
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Ministry highlights GIS role in strengthening Jamaica’s disaster preparedness
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development is highlighting the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in strengthening Jamaica’s ability to prepare for and respond to…
02 Nov, 2026
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NEPA to spotlight disaster-resilient communities on World Town Planning Day
As Jamaica continues its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will use its observance of World Town Planning Day on November 8 to focus…
02 Nov, 2026
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Health Ministry urges Jamaicans to report suspected medicine side effects
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to report any unusual symptoms experienced after taking medication, as the country joins this year’s global #MedSafetyWeek campaign being…
02 Nov, 2026
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PM Holness urges reform of development financing for small island states
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for reforms to the international development financing system to better address the needs of vulnerable small island economies. “We’re not asking for…