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President Professor Gordon Shirley noted that the Authority has been implementing measures at the ports to deal with the surge in cargo.The problem was compounded by Hurricane Melissa, which strained facilities, especially in Montego Bay, St. James.

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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has expressed hope that Jamaica's 2026 murder tally will not exceed four hundred (400).

673 murders were recorded last year, representing a 41 percent reduction when compared to 2024. 

Mr. Chuck says a reduction for 2026 could be close to 50 percent.

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Two people said to be a couple were shot dead in Farm, Manchester this morning.

Relatives identified the deceased as Kaydene Isaacs and Rohan Bernard of the community.

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The ministry of national security and peace has sought to explain comments made by portfolio minister Dr. Horace Chang about the use of body worn cameras by the police.

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Party promoters and residents in exchange, st. Ann are being urged to cooperate with the police as efforts continue to curtail crime in the community.

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Government Senator Kamina Johnson Smith is calling on young victims of revenge porn to report it and not give power to perpetrators.

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Shaneka Chambers, an employee of Couples Resorts, is expressing gratitude for help rendered by the Issa Trust Foundation to build her a new house in Westmoreland.

Ms. Chambers, who works in the kitchen department at Couples Negril lost her home to Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.

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Reggae singer Chronixx entered the chat on Thursday after the Levelz with Kshema podcast raised the question of whether Reggae acts should temper their message for commercial success.

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Party promoters and residents in Exchange, St. Ann are being urged to cooperate with the police as efforts continue to curtail crime in the community. 

Commander for the Ocho Rios police station Inspector Karen Buddan made the plea at a Townhall meeting in Exchange recently.

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Multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor’s Hill & Gully Riddim is gaining cultural traction, catching the attention of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

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