Portfolio Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, made the call at Jamaica House yesterday, as she addressed concerns about the conflict in the Middle East.As at yesterday morning, at least 178 Jamaican nationals made contact with the authorities amidst the war.

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Head of the St. Catherine North Police Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, said they are likely to be charged with larceny by trick.

SSP Nicholson warned motorists, to only do traffic ticket transactions with legitimate officials from the court.

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They are 5-year-old Rakeema Williams of Rocky Point, Clarendon, and 10-week-old Mateo Forbes of Top Hill, Manchester.

Rakeema is suspected to have drowned at her home on Sunday while Mateo died after an incident at his home on Tuesday.

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The Minister described the student's death as a devastating loss and assured that the Government would provide the necessary support.

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The Court Administration Division (CAD) is reporting that today's traffic ticket day in St. Catherine got off to a smooth start with hundreds of motorists processed.

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Ninety-nine percent of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers had electricity restored up to last Saturday February 28, 123 days after hurricane Melissa hit the island.

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Clarke died last month.

The Veteran Broadcaster and Co-founder of Reggae Radio Irie FM was hailed for being a guide to many in the media and music fraternities.

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In his address at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, Dr. Andrew Holness spoke about United States/Cuba tensions as the island deals with the impact of an oil embargo.

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He made the remarks yesterday during the PIOJ’s quarterly review providing preliminary estimates for the economy’s performance in the October–December 2025 quarter.

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Iran pushed, what many called the panic button by closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Saturday's attack on its territory by the United States and Israel.

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