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Craig Town residents fear another nine-day wonder

That lingering disunity is cause for concern in Craig Town, one of the gritty and dense communities of the capital that could become a powder keg in the blink of an eye. Residents said that they were still in the dark about whether any suspect has...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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The police in Clarendon are reporting that a Smith and Wesson pistol with a magazine containing seven .40 rounds of ammunition was seized during an operation in Denbigh Crescent on Thursday and one man arrested and charged. Charged is 27-year-old...

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California’s final frontier faces firefighter shortage - Black Voice News

In summary When the state consolidates inmate fire camps next month, remote Modoc County is left with few resources to prevent and battle its lightning-sparked fires. Nestled in California’s northeast corner, Modoc County calls itself the “last best place.” Home to the sprawling Modoc National

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Update | Correctional officer dies after being stabbed by inmate

The correctional officer who was stabbed by an inmate at the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre this morning has died. He has been identified as Jimel Westley. He died during surgery. The Department of Correctional Services reported earlier...

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Straight-talking Canon Gordon hailed as man of the people

One of the Anglican Church’s most outspoken and controversial priests, the Reverend Canon Ernle Gordon, died yesterday at the age of 82. A prolific writer and author of many works, Gordon was ordained a priest in 1968 and spent most of his ministry...

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The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Aims to Rescue Christmas - Milwaukee Community Journal

Red kettles will be out in Milwaukee County from November 13 to December 24 MILWAUKEE –The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s Red Kettle Campaign has already kicked off virtually, but on Friday, Nov. 13 they will host a Red Kettle Kickoff to celebrate the physical red kettles being out in the

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Limpopo man arrested for allegedly killing wife, burying body in shallow grave | News24

The man has been taken into custody after the body of his wife was found buried in a shack in Nwadzekudzeku village, near Giyani.

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I voted for Trump with my wallet, says J’can in Florida

An Orlando, Florida-based Jamaican man is ruing United States President Donald Trump’s defeat at the polls to Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Contractor Delroy Allen told The Sunday Gleaner that he is worried stiff that his earnings will...

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Holness defends Dry Harbour Mountain deal

The Holness administration is sticking to its decision to permit mining in the ecologically sensitive Puerto Bueno Mountains, also called the Dry Harbour Mountains in St Ann, the tourism-dependent parish on Jamaica's northern coast. Prime...

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Jamaicans urged to verify dealers to avoid real estate fraud

The Real Estate Board is urging members of the public to verify the legitimacy of dealers via its website to avoid becoming victims of real estate fraud. This comes against the background of a case currently before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish...

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Jamaica: First-time dad killed seven days after child’s birth - Stabroek News

(Jamaica Star) All his life, 35-year-old Radre 'Kayle' Hunter dreamt of one day being called 'Daddy'. The article Jamaica: First-time dad killed seven days after child’s birth appeared first on Stabroek News.

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East Africa: Ethiopia - Thousands Flee to Sudan As Tigray Conflict Escalates

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Welcome change - Some Caribbean-Americans can’t wait for Biden to take office

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African Science Fiction - Rereading the Classic Nigerian Novel the Palm-Wine Drinkard

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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A huge fear for Wall Street coming into this month was a contested U.S. presidential election, one that could drag the market through more painful uncertainty. Now, more than a week after Election Day, President Donald Trump and his allies are

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3 more COVID-19 deaths, 31 new cases

Jamaica on Monday recorded three more COVID-19 deaths, pushing the tally to 224. The deceased are an 87-year-old female from Hanover, an 87-year-old female from St Catherine and a 90-year-old female from St Catherine. The death of the 90-year-old...

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St James man charged for discharging gun after woman refused his advances

Thirty-two-year-old Andrew Simpson, a guest house manager of Bogue Heights Boulevard, Bogue, St James, has been charged for allegedly attacking a woman who refused his advances. Simpson was charged on Monday with assault at common law, discharge of...

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Double death rocks red-cap porters

WESTERN BUREAU: The mood at the Sangster International Airport on Wednesday morning was sombre as red-cap porters mourned the passing of two of their colleagues who died within 24 hours of each other. Thirty-nine-year-old Dwayne Peart, who was...

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PM: I’ll be first to shut it down - Holness defends Puerto Bueno decision

IT WAS not for money why the Government overruled the local environment watchdog in permitting mining in the ecologically sensitive Puerto Bueno Mountain in St Ann, the tourism-dependent parish on Jamaica’s northern coast, Prime Minister Andrew...

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The same old reasons Florida Democrats lost – again – Florida Courier

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2 more COVID-19 deaths, 89 new cases

Jamaica on Thursday recorded two more COVID-19 deaths, pushing the tally to 227. The deceased are a 50-year-old female and a 17-year-old male from St Catherine. The latter was previously under investigation. One more case was recorded as a...

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Hanover church opens doors to students to access lessons

Western Bureau: The Hopewell Missionary Church in Hanover has opened its doors to students in the western parish who have been unable to log on to classes online due to Internet connectivity issues, offering them free access to its Wi-Fi network...

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US ambassador to Jamaica hospitalised

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