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Jamaica Gleaner

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:21:53 -0500
Bullets bonanza
More than 4,000 bullets were allegedly found inside a St James home that was searched by the security forces last month as part of coordinated operations to arrest key figures in the alleged multibillion-dollar fraud at the collapsed investment...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:07:23 -0500
‘Tide shift’
The bloodiest week of 2025 came just days into the new year. Between January 4 and January 11, at least 29 people were murdered across Jamaica, a violent upsurge that reignited fears that the country was headed for another year of unrelenting...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:22:05 -0500
Clansman Gang trial booked for February 2
The trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 other alleged gang members has been booked for commencement in the Home Circuit Court on February 2. The trial, which was initially fixed for January 7, was delayed after the Crown asked....

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:21:47 -0500
New NIA boss: ‘Stand up and be counted’
Newly appointed Principal Director of the National Integrity Action (NIA), Dr Gavin Myers, has signalled that he intends to continue the strong advocacy of the organisation as it pushes for good governance and integrity in the public service....

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:21:30 -0500
HMC offers to assist NSWMA in clearing garbage backlog
WESTERN BUREAU: With the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Western Parks and Markets seemingly struggling to address the massive pile-up of garbage across Hanover in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Hanover Municipal...

Jamaica Observer

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...

Jamaica Star

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:01:11 -0500
Judge rejects lawyer’s bid to join Maduro’s defence team
NEW YORK (AP): A federal judge on Monday nixed a former high-ranking Justice Department official's attempt to join the team defending ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's defence team, ruling that lawyer Bruce Fein had "no legal basis" to......

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:56 -0500
Malaysia, Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over sexualised AI images
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to....

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:01:14 -0500
Weird News
German shepherds are basically smiling, study finds German shepherds really do look pleased to see you -- and now scientists say there is a reason why. A new study has found that German shepherds and poodles have the happiest looking faces of all...

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:01:12 -0500
Ebony surprises mom with dream restaurant
Since she was just two years old, Ebony Hemsley grew up without her mother physically by her side after Donna migrated to the United States in search of a better life. One of her mother's biggest dreams back then was to own a restaurant. Years......

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:01:01 -0500
Strike, kick, punch - Women urged to learn self-defence
For many women living alone, the simple act of leaving school or work, or returning home after dark, has become a source of daily anxiety. In recent days, a wave of social media posts has reignited public concern, with women openly sharing...

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