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Big Pond come over, Myton, Coburn gullies in spate

Persistent rainfall over the last couple of days, which has been moderate to heavy at times, has resulted in flooding in many areas across…

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Old Harbour listed for JPS power outage next week

The planned outage will also affect neighbouring Clarendon communities with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) advising that it must undertake…

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Man hit by BMW at Gutters rush to hospital

The accident occurred at Gutters, St Catherine about 6:20 pm this evening.

According to various eyewitness accounts the man only known…

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New rapid antigen tests could transform COVID-19 response in the Americas

Unlike previous rapid antibody tests, which can show when someone has had COVID-19 but often give a negative result during the early stages…

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Late PNP councillor to be buried October 17

Campbell, 61, died September 27 after a long battle with kidney problems.

He served as the elected councillor of the Old Harbour North…

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Gunfire erupts in Spanish Town

The public is therefore being urged to avoid or approach the area with extreme caution at this time as the town centre is now the subject of…

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Man shot after robbers hit popular Gutters eatery

The incident occurred at Infusion Food and Pastry, a popular eatery three miles east of Old Harbour town.

Minutes before the…

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Gov’t to slash cannabis licence fee to US$500

Senior Legal Officer (Acting) at the CLA, Sheldon Reid, tells JIS News that the special permit, which will last for two years, will allow…

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Violence Prevention Alliance encourages dialogue on strengthening families, child safety

She made the recommendation while addressing the Manchester Peace Coalition Civic Ceremony for World Peace Day recently, which was observed…

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Samuda resigns

He said as president of the business group his position has become untenable after recently accepting the opportunity to enter…

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Teen girl missing for 12 days turns up at family home in Old Harbour

Dad, Rowan Thomas confirmed with Old Harbour News that his eldest daughter has been reunited with the family, revealing “she turned up…

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Man dies in fire after attempting to steal copper

The body is believed to be that of a resident of the Old Harbour Bay community but an autopsy is required to determine its identity with…

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Internet technician ‘Ricky’ gunned down in Red Ground

According to the police about 7:30 pm, Thomas,40, was sitting in his Toyota RAV4 vehicle when he was attacked by armed thugs who shot him…

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Old Harbour dad worried about missing daughter

He has not slept since receiving news yesterday afternoon about the mysterious disappearance of eldest daughter Rihanna Thomas.

Thomas…

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UNICEF Jamaica study reveals impact of COVID-19 challenges on children

The agencies released preliminary findings of the study today at an online event. CAPRI gathered the research between June and August from…

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Defeated Waul ‘will continue to fight’ in St Catherine South West

Waul, the People’s National Party (PNP) candidate, lost by over 5,000 votes in a failed bid to topple veteran incumbent Everald…

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