He said while much of Jamaica’s violence stems from organized criminal activity, there is also a significant element of social violence that must be addressed. At the end of 2025, Jamaica recorded 673 murders, marking it the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

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Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness said, his administration is developing a more coordinated and concentrated approach, targeting and supporting Jamaican families. He noted that this represents the next major phase of government policy.

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Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Claudette Thompson noted that the list format was done using the digital case management system. She noted that the document is a detailed, truer reflection of the matters before the court.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says his duty is to keep Jamaica safe, as the country navigates what he described as turbulent geopolitical and geoeconomic times.

Dr. Holness declares that Jamaica's focus remains on addressing its own challenges and avoiding the creation of unnecessary problems for itself.

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The call for the establishment of a specialised court to treat with gang trials was re-emphasised today at the opening of the Hilary term of  the Home Circuit court.

The trial of alleged Clansman gang leader Tesha Miller and over 20 co-defendants  was expected to start today.

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Accompong Chief, Richard Currie has welcomed Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness' openness to  discuss further the sovereignty of the maroons. 

The Accompong maroons celebrated the treaty with the British that established the community, ensuring its freedom and autonomy yesterday .

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The start date for the re-construction of the National Stadium facility will now be in July 2027, about one year and seven months from now.

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He was speaking on behalf of the private bar, at this morning's opening of the hilary term of the Home Circuit Court. According to Mr. Champagnie, in Belize, the justice board has a commission to regularly review legislation.

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This comes on the heels of Hurricane Melissa in October that caused significant damage to some parts of the island and disrupted lives. Speaking at the CXC press conference now underway, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of CXC Dr. Wayne Wesley said CXC will extend the timeline for submission of SBA's for schools negatively impacted to June 15.

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According to the Independent Commission of Investigations, (INDECOM), 15 people have died in incidents involving the police since January 1. The latest incident occurred yesterday in Hodges St. Elizabeth where 44-year-old Layten Nembhard was fatally shot in an alleged confrontation with lawmen.

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