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Jamaican-born professor sworn in as federal judge in the US
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The nation's longest federal court vacancy ended last Thursday after nearly 14 years of foot-dragging and politics as the US Senate confirmed a Jamaican-born university professor to a North Carolina trial court seat in a bipartisan vote.
Gunman disarmed of Browning pistol in St. Catherine
Written by claudemills
A gunman was disarmed by a man he attacked along the Greendale main road in St Catherine on Monday, December 9.
Government Maintaining Ban On Expanded Polystyrene Foam Products
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Government will not relent against criminals, says Holness
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed the island yesterday afternoon (Friday, December 6) for the 9th African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) Summit of Heads of State and Government in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major General Antony Anderson, Commissioner of Police has appointed recently promoted Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay as head of the Jamaica Constabulary
Force's Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) and the Communication Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is currently investigating a reported fish kill that occurred in the vicinity of Jamaica Aggregate in Kingston Harbour, extending to the Carib Cement Company Limited area. NEPA said a joint technical team from the Veterinary Services Division and the agency was deployed to investigate the report. Noting that samples were collected to determine the cause and source of the incident, NEPA said it is awaiting the outcome of a laboratory analysis and will provide further updates in the coming days. Meanwhile, the agency is advising the public not to collect the dead fish for consumption or use the water in the area.
Tesha Miller convicted, sentencing set for Jan 9, 2020
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Tesha Miller has been found guilty of the murder of then chairman of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Douglas Chambers.
Jurors are now deliberating the fate of accused St Catherine man Tesha Miller who is on trial in the Supreme Court.
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Teenager dubbed 'Angry Bird' charged with illegal gun possesion
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The Hanover police charged a teenager on Sunday, December 1 with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and wounding with intent.
From Ace of Spades to acing essays and assignments, incarcerated dancehall deejay Flippa Mafia is in the middle of a long strange journey. The former high roller recently aced his high school diploma behind bars.
Rita Marley, wife of reggae icon Bob Marley, is now a citizen of Ghana.
