Mayor of Port Maria Fitzroy Wilson has chastised the National Works Agency (NWA) for what he deems the failure to adequately maintain roads and drains in St. Mary

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The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police in Granville St. James, yesterday. Police reported that the security forces acted on intelligence and claims of illegal gun salutes despite repeated public warnings against the practice in the community.

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He explains that the Government's strategy for restoration, lies heavily on the restoration of electricity. The Prime Minister is also defending the loan to Jamaica Public Service of US$150 million to facilitate assistance and equipment from overseas to speed up the process.

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The Jamaica Defence Force coast guard and police are conducting a search at a beach in Hellshire, St. Catherine, for a police officer and a 13-year-old boy who are feared to have drowned yesterday. A woman who was rescued in the incident has succumbed.

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Speaking during his New Year's message Mr Golding noted that his party will continue to advocate for fairness in the recovery following Hurricane Melissa. He said leadership is standing up consistently for the people's interest.

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He made the statement at the new year's ceremony in Black River St Elizabeth. Last year jamaica recorded 673 murders. According to the police, this is the first time the murder rate has fallen below 700 since 1994.

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Last year at least 311 persons died in alleged confrontations with the security forces. Yesterday, the first day of the new year, police reported fatal shooting incidents in Granville St James and Bethel Town Westmoreland.

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A 4-year-old child, and two males were fatally shot in the incident.

Lawmen say a high-powered rifle was also seized.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

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The government has extended the period of relief of customs duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of items, up to January 15 next year.

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